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The Buying And Selling Of Human Organs From The Living: Why Not?, Timothy M. Hartman
The Buying And Selling Of Human Organs From The Living: Why Not?, Timothy M. Hartman
Akron Law Review
This article will examine the propriety of establishing a system for the sale of human organs, especially the kidney. Initially, the debilitating malady of end stage renal disease will be discussed as will the marginal "cure" of the disease via hemodialysis. Next, the superior alternative to dialysis, i.e., kidney transplantation will be discussed in two ways. First, the current procedure of using living, related donors will be examined as well as harvesting kidneys from cadaver "donors". Second, the practice of transplantation will be explored for its ramifications to society and the participants in the following areas: medicine, psychology, and the …
Organ Transplant Crisis: Should The Deficit Be Eliminated Through Inter Vivos Sales?, Richard M. Boyce
Organ Transplant Crisis: Should The Deficit Be Eliminated Through Inter Vivos Sales?, Richard M. Boyce
Akron Law Review
In response to what has been characterized as the "last remaining obstacle to transplantation," Senator Warren Hatch introduced a bill on October 20, 1983 which would establish a task force to investigate and make recommendations to Congress about the problem. Hearings and debate on the bill are scheduled to resume with the next Congress. Its future is bleak with the administration opposing it and the budget-cutting axe being resharpened. Regardless of the bill's outcome, the problem of supplying anatomical organs will continue to present a host of moral, political, and most importantly, legal issues which must be resolved if society …