Deflection of deceased organ donation by society: reasons and structure of mortal fears

Abstract

From the standpoint of social and humanitarian knowledge, the article analyzes the problem of the shortage of donor organs and resistance to the practice of deceased donation. Within the framework of a broad historical perspective, ancient and modern mortal fears are considered, the connection between the formation of modern medicine and the practice of dealing with the bodies of deceased people is discussed. The influence of social crises on the growth of social mistrust in relation to medicine and transplantations is analyzed. The role of mass media in shaping the negative image of organ donation is discussed and the question of the need for changing media policy is raised.

Keywords

• lack of organs
• deceased donation
• society
• mortal fears
• medicine
• transplantation
• social crisis
• mass media