Dr. Amalorpavanathan

In this discussion, Dr. Amalorpavanathan, a retired vascular surgeon instrumental in establishing Tamil Nadu's cadaver organ donation program, delves into India's organ donation challenges. He highlights the paradox of low cadaver donations despite high willingness. Family consent often overrides individual wishes, complicating the process. The podcast also explores the gender disparity in organ donation, with women donating more but men being the primary recipients. Dr. Amalorpavanathan urges for systemic improvements to streamline donations and enhance public trust.