Legal and ethical aspects of organ transplantation

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Choice Reviews Online · 2001 · 76 citations · 0 references

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Abstract

Introduction Part I. Introduction to Cadaveric Organ Transplantation: 1. Why and when is a potential donor a cadaver? 2. Organ procurement systems 3. Interests in the corpse 4. Maintenance and preservation of the cadaver 5. Treatment of potential donors prior to death Part II. Introduction to Living Donor Organ Transplantation: 6. The rationale and limits of living donor organ transplantation 7. Informed consent to living organ donation 8. Contentious classes of donors Part III. General Issues: 9. Commerce 10. Recipients Conclusion.