Medical Ethics | Commerce in Organs Could Save Lives

There are currently about 45,000 people waiting for a human-organ transplant. About 3,000 of them will die on that waiting list because a suitable transplant organ will not become available in time. The short supply of organs has recently led to some overt attempts to ration them in a way that would be more beneficial to society.

Rationing Organs

For example, the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) has altered its guidelines for those needing a liver transplant so that those with acute liver problems get priority. Those with a chronic liver condition like...

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