THE Health Ministry (MOH) is seeking feedback from the public, doctors, nurses and professionals in the healthcare industry on the proposed changes to Hota.
It is inviting views on the following questions:
Should Hota be amended to increase the number of cadaveric donors by lifting the upper age limit for cadaveric organ donation?
Should Hota be amended to facilitate living donor transplants by allowing donor-recipient paired matching for exchanges of organs?
Should Hota be amended to support the welfare of living donors by allowing them to be compensated according to accepted international practices?
Should Hota be amended to protect donors and recipients from exploitation bt middlemen by increasing the penalties for syndicated organ trading?The Consultation Paper and draft amendments are available on the MOH website, and the government Online Consultation Portal.
All feedbacks and comments should be addressed to:
Feedback on Proposed Amendments to HOTA
Ministry of Health College of Medicine Building
16 College Road,
Singapore 169854
They may also be emailed to moh_hota@moh.gov.sg or faxed to 6325 1686.
Replies should reach the ministry by Dec 15, 2008.