title: Organ transplantations: the rights of donors.
abstract: History of organ transplantation dating back to 3500 BC is briefly surveyed as well as modern legislation with specific reference to Portugal. The importance and necessity for medical and legal certification of death is discussed as are the rights of the organ donor.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: da Costa
mesh_terms: D003644:Death Certificates / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006806:Human Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D011174:Portugal; D014019:Tissue Donors; D014180:Transplantation / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*