National Transplantation Act

The National Transplant Act of 1984 is a U.S. law that established a framework to regulate organ transplantation. It created the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) and the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) to oversee the fair and equitable allocation of donated organs. The law also made it illegal to buy or sell organs for transplantation, ensuring that organ donation remains an altruistic act focused on saving lives. Overall, it aims to promote ethical practices, transparency, and fairness in the organ donation and transplantation system.