Benefits Of Donor Compensation

In recent years, controversy has been arising over the idea of organ donors being given compensation to encourage donations. Critics state that it would be difficult and perplexing to regulate an organ market. Moreover, Americans today tend to believe that selling human organs is demeaning and can shape a world where the human body’s purpose is to make profit. Such publications have led officials to pass a law asserting that offering incentives to donors is a crime and illegal in the United States. However, there still are many benefits of donor compensation, such as rescuing lives and reducing the need for dialysis, which can be expensive. Although many may go against the idea of donor compensation, the idea is effective because it will save
Stressful as it is, patients on the waiting list often use the black market as their source of hope. However, merchants often overprice their products which cause additional difficulties, such as the lack of currency, to the victim. Though, Dr. Satel suggests a system where, “a third party [such as the government or a charity] provides the reward, all patients, not just the financially secure, will benefit” (Humphreys 2014). In other words, Dr. Satel asserts that if the United States created a system in which the government or charities funded for these patients, those in need will be able to afford organs from donors outside the black market. Further evidence founded in his article, “Great Debate: Should Organ Donors Be Paid?” Rachel Rettner, Senior Writer of Live Science, states that “the government would pay for the incentive, regardless of its form…the set-up would mean that the rich and equal access to [the] kidneys” (Rettner 2009). Basically, the government would pay the incentive for the rich or poor, thus both classes will have the same convenience to various organs. Therefore, compensating donors will lead organ markets to become more