This Circular stipulates on the registration of tissue and organ transplantation and the principles for coordinating the retrieval and transplantation of tissues and organs from deceased donors. It applies to donor hospitals, recipient hospitals, the National Coordination Center, and recipient hospitals. Patients have the right to register or cancel their registration for tissue and organ transplantation.
Scope of application
Donor hospitals, recipient hospitals, the National Coordination Center for Organ Transplantation, patients wishing to register for tissue and organ transplantation, and their representatives.
Key points
- Patients must be provided with information about recipient hospitals to make a selection and must submit an application to register or cancel their registration for tissue and organ transplantation.
- Donor hospitals are responsible for examining and treating patients and monitoring their condition; when they meet the professional criteria, they must enter the information into the waiting list for transplantation.
- During the waiting period, hospitals must remove cases from the list that no longer meet the professional criteria or do not comply with follow-up instructions.
- The principle of coordinating the retrieval and transplantation of tissues and organs must adhere to geographical proximity and the wishes of the donor or their family.
- The National Coordination Center is responsible for organizing the coordination of retrieval, transplantation, preservation, storage, and transportation of tissues and organs; establishing an online registration system.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Enhancing the capacity for tissue and organ transplantation, helping many patients survive or improve their health.
- Negative impact: May cause psychological burden for the donor's family and patients awaiting transplantation.
❓ Frequently asked questions
What should patients do to register for tissue and organ transplantation?
Patients must submit an application for registration to the recipient hospital. The form for registration is specified in Appendix I of this Circular.
If they wish to cancel their registration for tissue and organ transplantation, what should patients do?
Patients must submit an application to cancel their registration to the recipient hospital where they submitted their original application. The form for cancellation is specified in Appendix II of this Circular.
What are the responsibilities of donor hospitals?
Donor hospitals are responsible for examining and treating patients and monitoring their condition; when they meet the professional criteria, they must enter the information into the waiting list for transplantation.
What are the responsibilities of the National Coordination Center?
The National Coordination Center is responsible for organizing the coordination of retrieval, transplantation, preservation, storage, and transportation of tissues and organs; establishing an online registration system.
When does this Circular take effect?
This Circular takes effect from March 1, 2025.
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MINISTRY OF HEALTH |
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM |
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Number: 48/2024/TT-BYT |
Hanoi, December 31, 2024 |
CIRCULAR
Regulations on registration for transplantation and principles of coordination for procurement and transplantation of tissues and organs from deceased donors
from deceased donors
Pursuant to the Law on Tissue and Organ Transplantation and Cadaver Donation dated November 29, 2006;
Pursuant to Decree No. 56/2008/NĐ-CP dated April 29, 2008 of the Government on the organization and operation of tissue banks and the National Coordination Center for Human Organ Transplantation;
Pursuant to Decree No. 95/2022/NĐ-CP dated November 15, 2022 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Health;
At the proposal of the Director of the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment,
The Minister of Health issues this Circular regulating registration for transplantation and principles of coordination for procurement and transplantation of tissues and organs from deceased donors.
PART I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1. Scope of Regulation
1. This Circular stipulates on:
a) Registration for tissue and organ transplantation;
b) Principles of coordination for procurement and transplantation of tissues and organs from deceased donors.
2. This Circular does not regulate coordination for procurement and transplantation of tissues and organs from living donors.
Article 2. Interpretation of Terms
In this Circular, the following terms are understood as follows:
1. An organ donation hospital (hereinafter referred to as the donation hospital) is a healthcare facility where patients with brain death donate tissues and organs after death.
2. An organ transplant hospital (hereinafter referred to as the transplant hospital) is a healthcare facility that has been authorized by the competent authority to perform tissue and organ procurement and transplantation techniques.
Chapter II
REGISTRATION FOR TISSUE AND ORGAN TRANSPLANTATION
AND PRINCIPLES OF COORDINATION FOR PROCUREMENT AND TRANSPLANTATION OF TISSUES AND ORGANS
FROM DECEASED DONORS
Article 3. Registration for tissue and organ transplantation
1. In cases where a patient is diagnosed as having indications for and expressing a willingness to undergo tissue and organ transplantation, the medical examination and treatment facility shall be responsible for providing information about transplant hospitals for the patient to choose a transplant hospital.
2. A patient who is indicated for and expresses a willingness to undergo tissue and organ transplantation must submit a registration form for tissue and organ transplantation to the transplant hospital. The format of the registration form for tissue and organ transplantation is specified in Appendix I attached hereto.
3. If a patient wishes to withdraw their registration for tissue and organ transplantation at any time, they must submit a withdrawal form for tissue and organ transplantation registration to the transplant hospital where they submitted the original registration form. The format of the withdrawal form for tissue and organ transplantation registration is specified in Appendix II attached hereto.
4. Upon receipt of the registration form for tissue and organ transplantation, the transplant hospital shall be responsible for:
a) Providing medical examination and treatment services to the patient and monitoring the patient's condition;
b) When the patient meets the professional criteria for selecting recipients of tissues and organs according to the guidelines of the Ministry of Health, the transplant hospital shall enter the patient's information into the waiting list for tissue and organ transplantation at the transplant hospital and the national waiting list for tissue and organ transplantation.
5. During the waiting period for transplantation, the transplant hospital shall be responsible for removing the patient from the waiting list for tissue and organ transplantation at the transplant hospital and updating this information on the national waiting list for tissue and organ transplantation in the following cases:
a) The patient submits a withdrawal form for tissue and organ transplantation registration;
b) The patient no longer meets the professional criteria for selecting recipients of tissues and organs according to the guidelines of the Ministry of Health;
c) The patient fails to comply with the follow-up instructions provided by the transplant hospital.
Article 4. Principles for Organizing the Retrieval and Transplantation of Human Tissue and Organs from Deceased Donors
In addition to complying with the principles stipulated in Article 37 of the Law on Donation, Retrieval, and Transplantation of Human Tissues and Organs and Cadaver Retrieval, the organization of human tissue and organ transplantation must also adhere to the following additional principles:
1. Geographic distance and travel time between the healthcare facility where the potential brain-dead patient is located and the transplant facility.
2. The wishes of the donor or the donor's family regarding the donation of tissues and organs, except when such wishes are not in accordance with the provisions of the law.
Chapter III
IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS
Article 5. Effective Date
This Circular takes effect from March 1, 2025.
Article 6. Responsibilities of the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management
1. Serve as the coordinating body to organize and implement this Circular and provide guidance on specialized content within its assigned functions and tasks.
2. Supervise the implementation of this Circular according to its assigned functions and tasks.
Article 7. Responsibilities of the National Coordination Center
In addition to performing the functions and tasks specified in Article 36 of the Law on Donation, Retrieval, and Transplantation of Human Tissues and Organs and Cadaver Retrieval, the National Coordination Center shall be responsible for carrying out the following tasks:
1. Organize the coordination of retrieval, transplantation, preservation, storage, and transportation of human tissues and organs.
2. Develop an online registration system for the donation and transplantation of human tissues and organs.
3. Publicly announce the list of hospitals participating in the online registration system for the donation and transplantation of human tissues and organs.
4. Lead and coordinate with transplant hospitals in developing guidelines for prioritizing organ and tissue transplants to be submitted to the Ministry of Health for promulgation.
5. Inspect and monitor the implementation of organ and tissue transplant registrations and the coordination of organ and tissue retrieval and transplantation at healthcare facilities.
6. Conduct communication activities related to the donation, retrieval, and transplantation of human tissues and organs and cadaver retrieval, including activities to honor donors and award commemorative medals to donors.
Article 8. Responsibilities of Transplant Hospitals
1. Establish or designate a unit or allocate personnel to manage patients awaiting organ and tissue transplants at the transplant hospital; cooperate with the National Coordination Center in organizing the retrieval and transplantation of human tissues and organs.
2. Compile and update the waiting list for organ and tissue transplants at the transplant hospital onto the national waiting list.
3. Report to the National Coordination Center on the process of participation in coordination and the implementation of organ and tissue transplants.
Article 9. Responsibilities of Donation Hospitals
1. Establish or designate a unit or allocate personnel to undertake the task of counseling and mobilizing organ and tissue donors.
2. Organize honors for organ and tissue donors.
3. Cooperate with transplant hospitals and the National Coordination Center in providing counseling on the donation, retrieval, and transplantation of human tissues and organs and cadaver retrieval. During the implementation, if there are any difficulties, they should report to the Ministry of Health (Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management) for guidance or consideration and resolution.
During the implementation, if there are any difficulties, they should report to the Ministry of Health (Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management) for guidance or consideration and resolution./.
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DEPUTY MINISTER |
ANNEX I
MODEL APPLICATION FOR ORGAN AND TISSUE TRANSPLANTATION REGISTRATION
(Annexed to Circular No. Circular No. 48/2024/TT-BYT dated December 31, 2024 of the Minister of Health
Form No. 01
MODEL APPLICATION FOR ORGAN AND TISSUE TRANSPLANTATION REGISTRATION
(Applicable in cases where the patient registers for transplantation themselves)
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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APPLICATION FOR ORGAN AND TISSUE TRANSPLANTATION REGISTRATION
Respectfully submitted to: ...
My name is: … Gender: □ Male □ Female □ Other
Date of Birth: … Month … Year …
ID Card Number/Citizen Identification Code/Passport Number …
Issued on: … Month … Year … Place of Issue: …
Permanent Residence: ...
Occupation: …
Workplace (if applicable): …
Contact Phone: … Email (if applicable): …
After understanding and being advised by a healthcare facility about the significance and risks of organ and tissue transplantation, I voluntarily apply for the transplantation of the following organs and tissues:
□ Heart □ Liver □ Kidney □ Lung □ Cornea □ Pancreas
□ Tendon □ Bone □ Skin □ Heart Valve □ Cartilage □ Blood Vessel
□ Other, specify: …
from □ Brain-dead person □ Person after death for transplantation at the organ and tissue transplantation facility …
I request that my identity be kept confidential or not kept confidential:
□ To the donor's family □ To the media and press
□ … (specify if applicable).
This voluntary application for organ and tissue transplantation does not come with any other requirements or conditions.
I write this application in a fully lucid and clear state of mind and hereby take full responsibility for the contents of this application under the law.
I sincerely thank you./.
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Form No. 02
MODEL APPLICATION FOR ORGAN AND TISSUE TRANSPLANTATION REGISTRATION
(Applicable in cases where the patient's representative registers for transplantation)
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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APPLICATION FOR ORGAN AND TISSUE TRANSPLANTATION REGISTRATION
Respectfully submitted to: ...
My name is: … Gender: □ Male □ Female □ Other
Date of Birth: … Month … Year …
ID Card Number/Citizen Identification Code/Passport Number …
Issued on: … Month … Year … Place of Issue: …
Permanent Residence: ...
Occupation: …
Workplace (if applicable): …
Contact Phone: … Email (if applicable): …
I am: …1and the representative of the patient:
Patient's Full Name: … Gender: □ Male □ Female □ Other
Date of Birth: … Month … Year …
ID Card Number/Citizen Identification Code/Passport Number …
Issued on: … Month … Year … Place of Issue: …
Permanent Residence: ...
Occupation: …
Workplace (if applicable): …
Contact Phone: … Email (if applicable): …
After understanding and being advised by a healthcare facility about the significance and risks of organ and tissue transplantation, I agree to apply for the transplantation of the following organs and tissues:
□ Heart □ Liver □ Kidney □ Lung □ Cornea □ Pancreas
□ Tendon □ Bone □ Skin □ Heart Valve □ Cartilage □ Blood Vessel
□ Other, specify: …
from □ Brain-dead person □ Person after death for transplantation of the patient (for whom I am the representative) at the organ and tissue transplantation facility …
I request that the patient's identity be kept confidential or not kept confidential:
□ To the donor's family □ To the media and press
□ … (specify if applicable).
This voluntary application for organ and tissue transplantation does not come with any other requirements or conditions.
I write this application in a fully lucid and clear state of mind and hereby take full responsibility for the contents of this application under the law.
I sincerely thank you./.
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ANNEX II
MODEL APPLICATION TO WITHDRAW ORGAN AND TISSUE TRANSPLANTATION REGISTRATION
(Annexed to Circular No. Circular No. 48/2024/TT-BYT dated December 31, 2024 of the Minister of Health
Form No. 01
MODEL APPLICATION TO WITHDRAW ORGAN AND TISSUE TRANSPLANTATION REGISTRATION
(APPLICABLE IN THE CASE WHERE THE PATIENT SUBMITS A VOLUNTARY APPLICATION TO WITHDRAW REGISTRATION)
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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APPLICATION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF ORGAN AND TISSUE TRANSPLANT REGISTRATION
Respectfully submitted to: ...
My name is: … Gender: □ male □ female □ other
Date of Birth: … Month … Year …
ID Card Number/Citizen Identification Code/Passport Number …
Issued on: … Month … Year … Place of Issue: …
Permanent Residence: ...
Occupation: …
Workplace (if applicable): …
Contact Phone: … Email (if applicable): …
Previously, □ I voluntarily submitted □ my representative submitted an application for registration of the following organ or tissue transplant:
□ Heart □ Liver □ Kidney □ Lung □ Cornea □ Pancreas
□ Tendon □ Bone □ Skin □ Heart Valve □ Cartilage □ Blood Vessel
□ Other, specify: … from □ brain-dead person □ deceased person to be transplanted for me at the organ and tissue transplant medical facility …
Now, I submit this application requesting the withdrawal of the organ and tissue transplant registration. I write this application in a fully lucid and alert mental state and hereby accept full responsibility under the law for the contents of this application.
I sincerely thank you./.
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Form No. 02
TEMPLATE FOR APPLICATION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF ORGAN AND TISSUE TRANSPLANT REGISTRATION
(APPLICABLE IN THE CASE WHERE THE PATIENT'S REPRESENTATIVE SUBMITS AN APPLICATION TO WITHDRAW REGISTRATION)
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence - Freedom - Happiness
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APPLICATION FOR WITHDRAWAL OF ORGAN AND TISSUE TRANSPLANT REGISTRATION
Respectfully submitted to: ...
My name is: … Gender: □ male □ female □ other
Date of Birth: … Month … Year …
ID Card Number/Citizen Identification Code/Passport Number …
Issued on: … Month … Year … Place of Issue: …
Permanent Residence: ...
Occupation: …
Workplace (if applicable): …
Contact Phone: … Email (if applicable): …
I am: …1and the representative of the patient:
Patient's Name: … Gender: □ male □ female □ other
Date of Birth: … Month … Year …
ID Card Number/Citizen Identification Code/Passport Number …
Issued on: … Month … Year … Place of Issue: …
Permanent Residence: ...
Occupation: …
Workplace (if applicable): …
Contact Phone: … Email (if applicable): …
Previously, I submitted an application on behalf of the patient for registration of the following organ or tissue transplant:
□ Heart □ Liver □ Kidney □ Lung □ Cornea □ Pancreas
□ Tendon □ Bone □ Skin □ Heart Valve □ Cartilage □ Blood Vessel
□ Other, specify: … from □ brain-dead person □ deceased person to be transplanted for the patient at the organ and tissue transplant medical facility …
Now, I submit this application requesting the withdrawal of the organ and tissue transplant registration for the patient (for whom I am the representative). I write this application in a fully lucid and alert mental state and hereby accept full responsibility under the law for the contents of this application.
I sincerely thank you./.
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1Specify the relationship with the patient: such as father, mother, brother, sister ...
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