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The Gift of Life and the Common Good : The Need for a Communal Approach to Organ Procurement
| Title | The Gift of Life and the Common Good : The Need for a Communal Approach to Organ Procurement |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2001 |
| Authors | Lauritzen, Paul, McClure Michael, Smith Martin L., and Trew Andrew |
| Journal | Hastings Center Report |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pagination | 29-35 |
| Type of Article | Article |
| Publication Language | eng |
| ISSN Number | 00930334 |
| Accession Number | 4131816 |
| Keywords | BIOETHICS , etc. , MEDICINE , METAPHOR , Organ Donation and Transplantation , PROCUREMENT , tissues |
| Abstract | Discusses the moral and ethical aspects of organ procurement. How to understand the gift of life metaphor as applied to organ procurement; Public opinion on organ procurement; Problems with organ procurement; Need for a communal approach on the issue of organ procurement; Role of family's decision on organ procurement. INSET: The Graft of Organs. |
| Notes | Lauritzen, Paul McClure, Michael L. Smith, Martin Trew, Andrew; Source Info: Jan/Feb2001, Vol. 31 Issue 1, p29; Subject Term: PROCUREMENT of organs, tissues, etc.; Subject Term: BIOETHICS; Subject Term: METAPHOR; Number of Pages: 7p; Document Type: Article; Full Text Word Count: 6063 |
