Ethical Controversies in Organ Transplantation

Read this article describing the ethical questions surrounding kidney transplants. List the ethical dilemmas which arise surrounding the donation and scarcity of kidneys. Write a one paragraph position paper about one of those issues, arguing for your position with concrete arguments.

4. Types of organ donors

4.2.2. Maximizing donation form deceased donors

In order to maximize the donation from deceased donors it is important to consider the following:

  • Legal and organizational framework

  • Coordinating authority over health system

  • Citizen's understanding: donation in school curriculum

  • Ongoing reality and momentum in media

  • Adaptation of relevant models (Spain) in emerging countries