Ethics and the acquisition of organs

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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Main Author: Wilkinson, T. M.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2011, 2011
Series:Issues in biomedical ethics / Issues in biomedical ethics
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Collection: Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary: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
Physical Description:1 online resource
ISBN:9780191731747
0191731749