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  • Title: Bioethical and legal considerations in increasing the supply of transplantable organs: from UAGA to "Baby Fae".
    Author: Schwartz HS.
    Journal: Am J Law Med; 1985; 10(4):397-437. PubMed ID: 3937452.
    Abstract:
    In the last 35 years, organ transplant technology has advanced greatly. The major problem associated with organ transplantation is organ availability, and not surgery-related mortality. This article examines current organ procurement procedures and technologies, legislative responses to the scarcity of transplantable organs, as well as the psychological barriers to organ donation. Issues of fairness in the allocation of scarce economic and social resources, the role of religion and ethics in organ donation and transplantation decision, and the impact of the media are also considered.
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