Discussion

1. Define: innovative, lurid, autopsies, statutes, paradox, criteria, protocol, spontaneously, procurement, infrastructure, remuneration, repugnant, ethical

2. Why is it so hard to draw a clear line between life and death? How does this difficulty affect organ donation?

3. Is it appropriate for governments to try to increase organ donations?

4. What is a black market?

5. "The Iranian system and the black market demonstrate one important fact: The organ shortage can be solved by paying living donors." Explain.

6. Discuss the pros and cons of each of the following proposals for reducing the shortage of organs: routine removal (presumed consent), "no give, no take" systems, use of expanded-criteria organs, financial compensation for living donors, financial compensation for deceased donors

7. What do you think should be done about the shortage of organs?

8. What would you do if you needed an organ transplant?

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