The Evolution of the European Legislation in regard to the Transplantation of Organs, Tissues and Cells of Human Origin, and its Implementation by the Romanian State

13/2018 The Evolution of the European Legislation in regard to the Transplantation of Organs, Tissues and Cells of Human Origin, and its Implementation by the Romanian State(The Evolution of the European Legislation in regard to the Transplantation of Organs, Tissues and Cells of Human Origin, and its Implementation by the Romanian State) Author(s): Olimpiu Aurelian Sabău-Pop Language: English Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, EU-Legislation Issue: 13/2018 Page Range: 96-103 No. of Pages: 8 Summary/Abstract: The results of successful transplant surgery over nearly six decades have made organ and tissue transplantation a world-class medical practice that has brought enormous benefits to patients, making it the only treatment possible. It is clear that the use of organs and tissues for transplantation involves risks, which is why security measures have been taken regarding their donation, collection, processing, preservation, storage, transport and use At the European Union level, it was deemed necessary to create a unitary legal framework to ensure that organs and tissues intended for transplantation have a similar level of quality and safety.