Organ Trafficking and Transplant Tourism for Medical Professionals

Course overview

Over these past few decades, organ transplantation has afforded millions of people improved quality, and extension, of life. The law of supply and demand means, however, that there are fewer organs available for transplantation than are needed. Where do these organs come from, and by what means are they obtained? Allocating extremely scarce organs for transplantation presents a formidable ethical challenge to the transplant community. Because of their proximity to potential abuses in transplant organ sourcing, healthcare professionals must be knowledgeable about the ethical dilemmas of organ donation and transplantation.