LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK AND TRANSPLANTATION SYSTEM IN UKRAINE NOWADAYS

Introduction. In Ukraine, the system of human organ and anatomical material transplantation is still developing. The advancement of this process is partly hindered by complex legal issues related to human organ and tissue transplantation. Moreover, the transplantation mechanism is further complicated by the requirements for reporting, medical examinations, and multiple administrative inspections. The current functioning of the transplantation system necessitates a thorough review and critical analysis to facilitate its improvement. Aim. To study the legal framework and socio-ethical prerequisites for the further development of the transplantation in Ukraine. Materials and methods. The authors use systematic, comparative, and critical methods, as well as analytical generalization, to describe the current state and legislative prerequisites for the development of the transplantation in Ukraine. Conclusions. A review of the legal framework and socio-ethical prerequisites for the operation of the human organ and tissue transplantation system in Ukraine has revealed numerous administrative, legislative, and informational gaps that hinder the development of the Ukrainian transplantation. However, there have been recent indications of positive changes. Consequently, there is an urgent need to establish special funds with such primary goal as the financing, technical, and technological re-equipment of healthcare institutions, specifically for the needs of transplantation centres. Equally important is the implementation of various measures to incorporate foreign experience to improve the qualification of medical professionals.