RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Financial compensation for deceased organ donation in China JF Journal of Medical Ethics JO J Med Ethics FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Institute of Medical Ethics SP 378 OP 379 DO 10.1136/medethics-2012-101037 VO 39 IS 6 A1 Xiaoliang Wu A1 Qiang Fang YR 2013 UL http://jme.bmj.com/content/39/6/378.abstract AB In March 2010, China launched a pilot programme of deceased donor organ donation in 10 provinces and cities. However, the deceased donor donation rate in China remains significantly lower than in Spain and other Western countries. In order to provide incentive for deceased donor organ donation, five pilot provinces and cities have subsequently launched a financial compensation policy. Financial compensation can be considered to include two main forms, the ‘thank you’ form and the ‘help’ form. The ‘thank you’ form is an expression of gratitude on behalf of the Red Cross Society of China for consenting to donation. The ‘help’ form is social welfare support for needy families.