The Ethics of Organ Transplantation

by Wayne Shelton and John Balint

Since the 1970s, we have witnessed astonishing scientific and technical progress in the field of organ transplantation. Patients who suffer organ failure can now often have their lives greatly improved both in terms of quality and quantity of years. The success of transplantation techniques has created an enormous demand for donor organs. Unfortunately, donor organs are in short supply, relative to the number of patients who could greatly benefit...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0762307641
• ISBN13: 9780762307647
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: Jai Press Inc.
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"