Human Tissue in Transplantation and Research

by David Price

Book Overview

Deficiencies and shortfalls in the supply of human organs for transplantation and human tissue for research generate policy dilemmas across the world and have often given rise to major and deleterious controversies, such as those relating to organ and tissue retention practices following post-mortem examination. They also create an environment in which illegitimate commercial activities flourish. At the same time, patients are denied the therapy they...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521709547
• ISBN13: 9780521709545
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"