The Controversy of Organ Donation and the Importance of Addressing Key Issues 1. Anesthesia in Organ Donation: During organ donation, anesthesia is given to the donor. This raises concerns about whether the body is still alive or can feel pain during organ removal. Organ donation typically occurs after either brain death or cardiac death.

2. Free Donation vs. Cost of Transplantation: In China, organ transplant institutions cannot charge for the organs themselves, but other expenses like surgery, preservation, transportation, and medication are allowed.

The high cost of transplantation includes hospitalization, organ acquisition, and post-transplant treatment expenses.

3. Donor-Recipient Anonymity: The "double blind principle" is implemented to prevent issues and pressures for the recipient and to deter organ trafficking. This means that the donor and recipient have no knowledge of each other's information.

Addressing These Issues: It is crucial to tackle these issues, especially the financial strain on average families seeking transplantation.

By ensuring affordable transplantation options, we can prevent financial constraints from denying individuals the chance for a better life.