Circular No. 28/2012/TT-BYT stipulates the list of diseases for which patients shall not donate tissues or organs for transplantation to other patients. This Circular applies to allogeneic and xenogeneic transplants but does not apply to autologous and allotransplants.
Key points
- Patients with diseases listed shall not donate tissues or organs for transplantation to other patients.
- Applies to allogeneic and xenogeneic transplants, does not apply to autologous and allotransplants.
- This Circular takes effect from January 1, 2013.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- To protect the rights of patients when performing tissue and organ transplantation.
- In accordance with the legal provisions on donation, collection, and transplantation of tissues and organs.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Which diseases are not allowed to donate tissues or organs for transplantation?
This Circular specifies the list of diseases for which patients shall not donate tissues or organs for transplantation to other patients. Specifically, it applies to allogeneic and xenogeneic transplants.
When does this Circular take effect?
This Circular takes effect from January 1, 2013.
In which cases is this regulation applied?
The regulation applies to allogeneic and xenogeneic transplants, but does not apply to autologous and allotransplants.
How many groups of diseases are mentioned in the list?
This Circular mentions two groups of diseases: Group A (List of diseases of donors whose tissues or organs shall not be collected for transplantation to patients) and Group B (List of diseases of donors whose tissues or organs shall not be collected for transplantation to specific diseases).
How many agencies are responsible for implementing this Circular?
The Department of Medical Examination and Treatment under the Ministry of Health is responsible for organizing the implementation of this Circular.
Full text
CIRCULAR
REGULATING THE LIST OF DISEASES FOR WHICH PERSONS SUFFERING FROM SUCH DISEASES ARE NOT PERMITTED TO DONATE TISSUE OR BODY PARTS FOR TRANSPLANTATION TO PATIENTS
part of the body for transplantation to a patient”
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On the basis of the Law on Tissue and Organ Donation and Transplantation and Cadaver Donation dated November 29, 2006;
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At the proposal of the Director of the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management;
THE MINISTER OF HEALTH ISSUES THIS CIRCULAR REGULATING THE LIST OF DISEASES FOR WHICH PERSONS SUFFERING FROM SUCH DISEASES ARE NOT PERMITTED TO DONATE TISSUE OR BODY PARTS FOR TRANSPLANTATION TO PATIENTS.
Article 1. ATTACHED TO THIS CIRCULAR IS THE LIST OF DISEASES FOR WHICH PERSONS SUFFERING FROM SUCH DISEASES ARE NOT PERMITTED TO DONATE TISSUE OR BODY PARTS FOR TRANSPLANTATION TO PATIENTS.
Article 2. PRINCIPLES OF APPLICATION OF THE LIST
1. APPLICABLE IN GENETIC AND SPECIES MATCHED TRANSPLANTS, NOT APPLICABLE IN AUTOLOGOUS AND XENOGRAFT TRANSPLANTS.
2. EXCLUDE ALL DISEASES IN THE LIST OF DISEASES GROUP A (LIST OF DISEASES OF DONORS WHOSE TISSUE OR BODY PARTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO BE USED FOR TRANSPLANTATION TO PATIENTS) AND, DEPENDING ON THE SPECIFIC CASE OF TISSUE OR BODY PART DONATION FOR TRANSPLANTATION, CONTINUE TO EXCLUDE DISEASES IN THE LIST OF DISEASES GROUP B (LIST OF DISEASES OF DONORS WHOSE TISSUE OR BODY PARTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO BE USED FOR TRANSPLANTATION TO SPECIFIC PATIENTS).
Article 3. Implementation Provisions
1. THIS CIRCULAR SHALL TAKE EFFECT FROM JANUARY 1, 2013.
2. THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND TREATMENT UNDER THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING THIS CIRCULAR./.
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