The ethics of organ transplantation

• Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Shelton, Wayne N., Balint, John
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Amsterdam ; New York : Elsevier Science, 2001.
• Έκδοση: 1st ed.
• Σειρά: Advances in bioethics ; v. 7
• Θέματα: Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc. > Moral and ethical aspects.; Medical ethics.; Medical ethics & professional conduct.; Transplant surgery.; Medical > Ethics.

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 crea...