ORGAN DONATION IN FRANCE - CURRENT SITUAT ION AND PERSPECTIVES

Recent crisis: Strict legal regulations concerning human organ procure ment in Fiance emphasize the positive aspect of donation. While public opinion in France is generally favorable, organ donation passed throu gh a crisis during the period between 1990 and 1994. The media played a crucial role. Confidence and coordinated efforts: The Etablissement francais des Greffes, in coordination with health care workers and non -governmental organizations, has developed a wide health education pro gram aimed at gaining the confidence of the public and organizing hosp ital efforts to create an effective and serene procurement procedure. Perspectives: Procurement of cadaver organs remains essential despite the number of living-donors and ongoing development of artificial orga ns and xenografts.