The Pros And Cons Of Organ Transplants

England currently practices an opt-in system of organ donation. The waiting list for organ donor transplants exceeds 10,000 meaning that people are losing their lives everyday due to a shortage of donor organs. It has been suggested for a while that England adopts the opt-out system, in order to increase donation rates and decrease the number of people dying whilst waiting for an organ transplant. This systematic review aims to present the different ethical arguments supporting a change of organ donation system to opting-out instead of opting-in.

In the article, As Drug Deaths Soar, a Silver Lining for Transplant Patients, addresses that the surge of deaths due to drug overdoses in the New England area has resulted in an increase in organ donations. It claims that these excessive deaths have been a blessing as a “unexpected lifeline” for those that have experienced a lengthy wait on the donor list. Just in this past year sixty-nine individuals that died due to drug overdose have saved the lives of two hundred and two others waiting for an organ. Although a drug users’ organs are considered high risk because they have a high potential in carrying diseases such as HIV and hepatitis C. The extensive screenings that are done to these organs make it feasible to donate the organ since the

Throughout America’s history, the issue of immigration has been on the forefront major debates. Immigration is among one of the most stimulating topics of discussion. Often when discussing immigration the question of assimilation also arises and whether or not immigrants are truly doing so. Since the beginning of this country, immigrants and even natives of the land have been pressured to assimilate to “American” Culture and to commit to its standards. When a group of people fail to assimilate to these standards, they encounter critics. The Native Americans, who wanted to preserve their traditions and values, had their children taken from them and sent to boarding schools with the goal to assimilate Native tribes into “mainstream America’s way of life.” In the nineteenth century, the largest mass lynching, which involved Italians , occurred in New Orleans. Italians were discriminated against because they did not share the same traits as their Anglo-Saxon camarades. (Falco) Today, in the twenty-first century, Hispanic immigrants ,and others, are also criticized because they are believed to not be assimilating. In fact many like the Samuel P. Huntigton, chairman of the Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies, have voiced that the most serious threat to America’s traditional identity is the immigration of Hispanic immigrants. However, the issue may not stem from these people themselves. The issue and controversies surrounding assimilation primarily stems from

This is justified as there is evidence that smoking increases the chances of mortality and morbidity after the surgery. As we face the ethical dilemma: do smokers deserve the right to be treated the same as any other patient, we must discuss the reasoning’s between the ethics and strong medical advice presented. ‘The Canadian Society of Transplantation’ provides eligibility criteria that the patient must adhere to before being accepted to receive a donor organ. It emphasizes that “Patients should be strongly encouraged to stop smoking before kidney transplantation. Patients who continue to smoke may be eligible for kidney transplantation with full informed consent regarding their increased risk.” The idea behind this statement is the keyword ‘may’, which means the final decision regarding who receives the organ during times of low supply available can be based on many factors including the patients “will to live, motivation and ability to follow post-operative directions.” This provides me with the question as to whether a smoker can ‘control’ themselves post-operation, when their health should be of high priority. If smoking is an addiction, how easy could it be for the patient to focus solely on their rehabilitation, rather than the white rolls of tobacco, sitting in their box on the coffee table. And if this was the case, and in fact, the patient could not hold the responsibility within themselves to refrain from smoking, is it fair that they received the transplant in the first place. They are abusing what many helpless families and individuals who are in desperate need, would be beyond grateful

Innovative advances in the practice of medicine have increased the life span of the average American. This along with the growing population in the United States and has created a shortfall in the number of organs available for transplant today. The current system of allocation used to obtain organs for transplant faces difficulty because of two primary reasons according to Moon (2002). The two perceptions that stop potential organs donors are that the allocation criteria is unfair and favors certain members of society and/or that organs may be allocated to someone who has destroyed their organs by misuse (Moon, 2002). Many individuals decline to donate organs because anyone requiring an organ transplant is placed on a waiting list and it is possible that individuals who have destroyed their organs by their own actions or convicted criminals could receive donated organs before someone whose organs are failing through no fault of their own and positively contribute to society. When a celebrity or wealthy individual requires a transplant they are often viewed as "jumping" the waitlist but

A person’s consent to donate their organs is made while still living and appears on a driver’s license or in an advance directive. “JD’s driver’s license has a little heart and “organ donor” stamped on the front.” Which means that he picked to be an organ donor while he was alert. His parents are attentive and religious I think the driverless license should have been enough. The DMV make sure that you are aware that you checked to be a donor. However, thy could verify it because he didn’t register or there was no signature. The hospital should have done what was right and make him an organ donor. They had the proof. It would have cause confrontation with the family because they disagree and wanted him to no longer suffer. He didn’t register

Recent reports of public figures receiving life-saving transplants have brought renewed attention to the scarcity of organs and the importance of organ transplants. Although more transplants are being performed in the United States each year the transplant waiting list continues to grow. It has been considered that the decrease in organ donors is due to the unsuccessful measures taken by health care professionals. This is a limited view of the matter because health care professionals are not directly responsible for the policies and other guidelines for procuring organs. The general population does not have the interest of suffering individuals at heart when it comes to donation.

In the novel Emma, Emma Woodhouse is not much different from Jane Austen herself. She is independent, not all that focused on getting married, and also is a strong figure in her family. Throughout the novel the idea that women do not have to marry is shown through two main characters- Emma and Miss Bates. Miss Bates never did and never will marry and yet the whole town likes her and no one is rude to her for the fact that she never married. Miss Bates has more important things to do like take care of her mother and niece and no one judges her for never marrying. Emma is also not judged for not wanting to marry; some may not believe that she never will, but she is not mocked or shamed for her belief and is fondly loved by the whole town and everyone she meets. Another value in Emma is the fact that women are not perceived as their husband’s objects or possession nor are the shown as weak or timid. Mrs. Weston is a strong

Every day, 20 people die because they are unable to receive a vital organ transplant that they need to survive. Some of these people are on organ donation lists and some of them are not. The poor and minorities are disproportionately represented among those who do not receive the organs they need. In the United States alone, nearly 116,000 people are on waiting lists for vital organ transplants. Another name is added to this list every 10 minutes. This paper will argue that organ donation should not be optional. Every person who dies, or enters an irreversible vegetative state with little or no brain function, should have his or her organs-more specifically, those among the organs that are suitable for donation-harvested. A single healthy donor who has died can save up to eight lives (American Transplant Foundation).

I believe that transgenic organ transplants should not be allowed in any situation and is morally wrong. It is wrong to abuse animals for human anatomy or consumption. There are many reasons why this act is morally wrong. Firstly, when someone uses a animals cells or tissue for a surgery or research they are playing god. It is unnatural and inappropriate for animals to be used for man-made use. God made man and animal to different species for a reason. Secondly, to take an animal and mistreat it is considered abuse in my beliefs. I know many people look at their animals as humans however; there is a path that should not be crossed. If an animal has a virus, the virus can contaminate a human. Also, the welfare of animals will be neglected. Lastly,

Imagine yourself sitting on the examination table at your doctor’s office, you have been experiencing nausea, fatigue, appetite loss, muscle cramps and other symptoms for the past couple months or so. Today is the day you will finally get your bloodwork results back, the overwhelming fear of the unknown will finally be put to rest. Your mind is racing with the never ending possibilities of life threatening illnesses but you try and remain calm, convincing yourself that everything will be ok. The doctor knocks on the door, enters the room, pulls up her chair…this is the moment of truth. She calmly yet sternly informs you that your kidneys are failing and explains to you that because of this kidney failure the waste products and extra

The number of people waiting for organ transplants is now at an all time high, with an average of 300 people being added to the transplant list each month. Even though the number of people in need of a transplant is so high, and with “95% of Americans are in favor of being a donor but only 54% are registered” (donatelife.net) doctors are forced to invent new life like artificial organs to save the lives of many. But, should there be an easier way to find organs for people in need? The next step is to explore whether or not it is ethical to use the organs from the unidentified dead (John or Jane Doe). The question some hospitals are facing is, can the organs of a John or Jane Doe be harvested to help another in need?

The "at-will" doctrine is a rule of contract law. The rule sets the standard that an employee can quit/resign their position at any time and an employer can terminate an employee at any time and for any non-discretionary reason. Because the at-will doctrine is a contract rule, both the employer and employee are free and able to change it by agreement. However, if their agreement is silent on the question of how the employee can be terminated, then the employee can be discharged without warning, without a discussion, and for any non-discretionary reason.

Transplantation of organs has become a mass phenomenon in the United States. However, at the same time, thousands of Americans die each year while waiting their turn to receive a donor’s body part. The U.S. government establishes that human organs can be accessed for transplantation only with the personal consent or with the consent of closest relatives. In most of the U.S. states, a person who receives a driver's license is encouraged to allow his organs to be used in the event of a fatal accident. Upon agreement, the appropriate mark is entered on the driver’s license. Similar questions are asked when obtaining other identity cards. Americans can also report their desire to become such donors through local

Organ Transplantation is a surgery that transfers an organ from one body to another and it is often the last and only way for puzzle out an organ failure, Such as lung failure and heart failure. It is often very expensive.