A Revised Consent Model for the Transplantation of Face and Upper Limbs: Covenant Consent

Focusing on the ethical dimensions of vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA), this book introduces a revised consent model termed "covenant consent." It emphasizes the necessity of a sustained, personal relationship between transplant recipients and their care providers, given the lengthy recovery process of over five years. By analyzing the history of consent in healthcare and the covenant concept, the author argues that traditional consent methods fall short for the complexities of facial and upper limb transplants, advocating for a more ethically sound approach.