Ethics and the acquisition of organs [electronic resource] / T.M. Wilkinson. Wilkinson, T. M., 1968- Procurement of organs, tissues, etc. Moral and ethical aspects. RD129.5 174.297954 23 Includes bibliographical references and index. Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed on Jan. 21, 2012). Transplantation is a medically successful and cost-effective way to treat people whose organs have failed - but not enough organs are available to meet demand. Wilkinson explores the ethical problems raised by policies for acquiring organs. Key topics include the rights of the dead, the role of the family, and the sale of organs. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2011. 2011. 2011 Text 1 online resource. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199607860.001.0001 eng Issues in biomedical ethics Issues in biomedical ethics. Also issued in print format. Also issued in print format.