Transplants
- ISBN-10
- 9287147795
- ISBN-13
- 9789287147790
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 258
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003
- Publisher
- Council of Europe
- Author
- Peter J. Morris
Description
This publication raises many ethical concerns about the current state of transplants and xenotransplantations in Europe today, including organ shortages, waiting lists and organ trafficking. It also presents the situation (and legislation) in many European countries, the Council of Europe's work in this field and the standpoints held by different religions vis-á-vis transplants. It also includes information on relevant legislation, international transplant statistics, useful websites and a glossary.
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