Second Programme of Community action in the Field of Health 2008-2013
Achieving Comprehensive Coordination in ORgan Donation throughout the European Union [ACCORD]
Organ transplantation (OT) is a consolidated therapy from which thousands of patients benefit in the EU. However, important variations in activity exist between Member States (MS).
ACCORD intends to...
Organ transplantation (OT) is a consolidated therapy from which thousands of patients benefit in the EU. However, important variations in activity exist between Member States (MS).
ACCORD intends to strengthen the full potential of MS in this field and to improve cooperation between them.
With this general aim, ACCORD is focused on three specific areas as follows:
1. Developing live donor registries and fostering international data sharing on live donation.
2. Increasing the availability of organs from deceased donors by strengthening the cooperation between intensive care units (ICUs) and donor transplant coordinators (DTCs).
3. Promoting exchange of best practices and consolidated expertise in organ donation and transplantation through twinnings experiences.
Finally, ACCORD, as a whole, will facilitate the consistent implementation of the Directive across the whole Union, provide MS with concrete assistance in meeting the objectives of the Action Plan and enhance cooperation between MS.
Start date: 01/06/2012 - End date: 01/12/2015
Call: Improve Citizen''S Health Security (Hs-2010)
Topic: Organ Transplantation