It was the middle of February when Dana K. Hols shared with me, “Yesterday was National Organ Donor Day. If you have not registered, please do it now. It only takes a couple of minutes. If you are not sure you think donation is in your belief system, please at least take a few minutes ...
If you are an organ donor or are thinking of becoming an organ donor, you may want to rethink your decision. A controversial trend with organ donation and harvesting is on the rise. Doctors are requesting the donor’s organs be removed only minutes after being declared dead, once the heart stops beating. The normal practice ...
When asked if they would like to become organ donors, many people ask themselves “Why should I donate my organs? What are the benefits? Are there any reasons not to?” For many people the topic of organ donation can be a touchy one. Many people have religious beliefs against the practice, or apply to certain ...
Organ donation is an issue that needs to be addressed to all people in this nation. It is a rather controversial issue, but it is an issue that, if understood correctly, can help to save many lives. Throughout this study, I have conducted research as well as surveys to learn more about organ donation myself ...
Organ donation saves lives. It is probably safe to say that if we needed a donor organ to save our own life, or the life of a family member, we would hope it would be available. What about the other side of the coin? According to the Mayo Clinic website, more that 95,000 people are ...
Black markets exist around the world for a number of different goods and services, namely drugs, prostitution, weaponry, gambling, alcohol and tobacco. These underground markets occur when the quantity demanded of an item far exceeds the quantity supplied. It should come as no surprise, then, that illegal trade in human organs has become a multi-million ...
