Ethics and the Acquisition of Organs

Ethics and the Acquisition of Organs
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Publisher : Issues in Biomedical Ethics
Total Pages : 221
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ISBN-10 : 9780199607860
ISBN-13 : 0199607869
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Book Synopsis Ethics and the Acquisition of Organs by : T. M. Wilkinson

Download or read book Ethics and the Acquisition of Organs written by T. M. Wilkinson and published by Issues in Biomedical Ethics. This book was released on 2011-11-24 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transplantation is a medically successful and cost-effective way to treat people whose organs have failed--but not enough organs are available to meet demand. T. M. Wilkinson explores the major ethical problems raised by policies for acquiring organs. Key topics include the rights of the dead, the role of the family, and the sale of organs.


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