There are two laws that governs organ and tissue donation in
Singapore-the human organ transplant act (HOTA) and the medical (Therapy,
Education and Research) act (MTERA).
Unlike HOTA, which allows for the three organs and one tissue
(kidney, liver, heart and corneas) of Singapore citizens and permanent residents
to be donated in the event of death for the transplantation purpose, the donation of skin and heart valves are
governed by MTERA.
The Act provides for voluntary donation of specified organs and tissues for the
purposes of transplantation, treatment, education or research.
For the past years, the National Cardiovascular Homograft
Bank and the Skin Bank, which are recently merged under Singhealth’s Transplant
Tissue Centre in 2015, have engaged in various publicity methods. Many
international studies have shown the importance of addressing the gaps in
healthcare professionals’ knowledge, attitude and education needs with regards
to organ/tissue donation
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