A masterclass on 'Living Donation Documentation - Making Transplants Safe' was organized by MOHAN Foundation on 14th February 2025 at Chennai. This exclusive session was tailored for aspiring transplant coordinators, providing them with essential skills and knowledge to navigate the legal and ethical dimensions of live donor transplant program.

Welcome address by Dr. Sunil Shroff, Managing Trustee, MOHAN Foundation

Key Focus Areas:

• Legal documentation in living organ donation
• Communication with patients and families
• Legal compliance Vs. Ethical integrity
• Case discussions

The event attracted transplant coordinators across Tamil Nadu, providing a platform for discussions, knowledge sharing, and exchange of best practices. The engaging discussions, debates, and practical insights helped participants gain greater clarity on documentation procedures and legal requirements involved in living donor transplant program. To ensure an interactive learning experience, the sessions incorporated group activities and online quizzes, keeping the participants engaged throughout.

Some of the key issues discussed:

• Inconsistency in documentation requirements among the authorization committees within the State
• Legal immunity to the transplant professionals and transplant centres
• Facilitating swap donation and transplant - Practical challenges
• Approval for living related donor transplants

The program included a panel discussion on 'Establishing altruism - Insights from experts' which focussed on topics such as altruistic donations, accountability in maintaining an ethical program, shared responsibility in ethical practices, and the impact of gender differences in living donation and power dynamics in the decision-making process.

Establishing Altruism - Insights from Experts - Panel Discussion

Documentation checklist in living donor transplant program(Group Activity)