Summary:

This chapter analyzes, from the perspective of the principle of distributive justice, the processes of obtaining anatomical components for transplantation. Based on the review of the literature, the consultation of sources of statistical data and the use of film narratives are examined, some factors that affect the gap between supply and demand, the phenomenon of transplant tourism, forced obtaining of anatomical components and some of the myths disclosed by the media that negatively impact organ donation, both globally and in the context of the Health System in Colombia. The notions of distributive justice (equity and utility) that legitimize the criteria for obtaining, distributing and assigning organs and tissues are also examined, based on the categorization of these bio-objects as social goods.

Key words: bioethics | equity in the resourse allocation | transplantation | human rights | motion pictures