and practical problems (Childress, 1996, pp. 9-12).
There is a question regarding whether or not the need for widespread legislation and policy is based on anything other than lack of numbers of donated organs. The issue that some people may be aware of the facts and choose not to donate is not considered; these people are currently viewed as misinformed or uneducated. It is proposed that hospital ethics committees provide effective communicators from the hospital staff or local organ procurement organization to counsel families regarding organ donation possibilities; success has been demonstrated with simple communication techniques (DePalma & Townsend, p. 3).
Widespread legislation and public policy implemented to increase organ donation is an example of another imbalance; it benefits few but affects everyone. It is believed that organ donation can be facilitated by a mandated opportunity to donate, tangible offerings, or easy donating processes. The required request state law is an example of legislation that exist
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