Organisation

The Steering Committee (CD-P-TO)

Its primary responsibilities, according to the terms of reference, are to:

examine questions related to the transplantation of organs, tissues and cells, with regards to quality and safety standards and their implementation;
examine the organisational structures concerning organ transplantation with a view to improving these structures and addressing the causes of organ shortage;
develop links between the exchange organisations throughout Europe;
propose ethical quality and safety standards on professional practices;
monitor practices in Europe and assess risks linked to transplantation;
ensure the transfer of knowledge and expertise and develop competencies of experts through training and networking;
contribute to awareness-raising of the general public on organ donation for transplantation;

A link to the full terms of reference can be found in the right-hand menu. The Committee meets at least once a year for 2 days.

The steering committee is chaired by Dr. Per Pfeffer. It consists of 46 representatives (40 members and 6 observers).

The CD-P-TO has given priority to the following projects:

publication of the "Guide to Safety and Quality Assurance for the Transplantation of Organs Tissues and Cells - 3rd edition including addendum";
publication of a booklet on regulatory and technical matters related to living donor transplantation;
publication of a transplant newsletter giving international figures on organ donation and transplantation - next issue to be published in 2010;
assist member states in improving their organ transplantation services whilst promoting the principle of voluntary non-remunerated donations.

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