Ethics and the acquisition of organs

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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. Wilkinson explores the ethical problems raised by policies for acquiring organs. Key topics include the rights of the dead, the role of the...

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Gespeichert in:
1. Verfasser:
Wilkinson, T. M.
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2011.
Zusammenfassung:
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. Wilkinson explores the 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.
Umfang:
1 online resource.
Also issued in print format.
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780191731747 (ebook) :
0191731749 (ebook) :
Schlagworte:
Procurement of organs, tissues, etc. > Moral and ethical aspects.
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