Milli-Jean, Cayla, and Keisha Health Careers
Septemeber 30, 2009 Ethics Project Selling of Transplant Organs
Ethics of Organ Transplants
One of the greatest achievements of modern surgery, tens of thousands of people are giving a new lease on life through the selfless altruism of others who choose to find hope in the midst of tragedy, literally giving of their own bodies in the effort to save others. Transplants aren’t miracle, but they do work- ideally, they are a stopgap measure until someone more permanent and effective can be developed. Fortunately, there does exist such a possibility on the horizon. Eventually, people may be able to simply have replacement organs grown from their own DNA, eliminating matters of procurement, distribution, and even organ rejection. But this will apparently require the use of embryonic stem cells developed with cloning technology, opening up a host of different ethical debates.

Pros and Cons for Transplanting Organs
Some Facts for selling of transplant organs are -Anyone can be a potential donor regardless of age, race, or medical history. –All major religions in the United States support organ, eye and tissue donation and see it as the final act of love and generosity toward others. –If you are sick or injured and admitted to the hospital, the number one priority is to save your life. Organ, eye and tissue donation can only be considered after you are deceased. – When you are on the waiting list for an organ, what really counts is the severity of your illness, time spent waiting, blood type, and other important medical information, not you financial status or celebruty status.- An open casket funeral is possible for organ, eye and tissue donors. Though the entire donation process the body is treated with care, respect and dignity. –There is no cost to the donor or their family for organ or tissue donations. –Signing a donor card and a driver’s license with an “organ donor” designation may not satisfy your state requirements to become a donor and ensure that your family understands your wishes.
Group Members Feelings on the Topic
“I feel that if you want to be a transplant donor, you’re volunteering to donate your organs. If you were allowed to sell your organs many people would sell their organs to gain money and not to just help the person in allowed to sell your organs for that reason.”- Keisha
“I feel that if you want to be a donor you should give your donation, not get money for transplants. Transplant organs should be donations only. It is wrong to sell body parts.”- Cayla
“I feel that if you want to be a donor, you shouldn’t depend on just the money and think of it as a good cause. Also I think they should give organs to family first then the most ill people.”- Milli-Jean