Organ and tissue donation
Organ and tissue donation [E-Book]
- Thirroul, N.S.W. : Spinney Press, 2011.
- 1 online resource (60 pages) : color illustrations.
- Issues in society ; v. 333 .
- Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; v. 333. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Chapter 1 -- Organ and tissue donation in Australia; Chapter 2 -- Ethics of organ donation; Exploring issues -- worksheets and activities; Index.
Organ and tissue transplants can be the last resort for a range of life-saving and life-improving treatments. Although the latest organ donation figures have reached a record high, the total however, only equates to a national organ donor rate of 13.8 per million, which suggests more can be done to help Australians who are on transplant waiting lists. This book addresses the misconceptions and facts about organ and tissue donation and registration with the aim of raising community awareness in an effort to boost donation rates. It also explores a range of ethical issues around consent and obje.
9781921507601 1921507608
8F7B50CD-5958-40A9-9D93-51D31A66289F OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com
Donation of organs, tissues, etc.--Australia.
Donation of organs, tissues, etc.--Moral and ethical aspects--Australia.
Australia.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Chapter 1 -- Organ and tissue donation in Australia; Chapter 2 -- Ethics of organ donation; Exploring issues -- worksheets and activities; Index.
Organ and tissue transplants can be the last resort for a range of life-saving and life-improving treatments. Although the latest organ donation figures have reached a record high, the total however, only equates to a national organ donor rate of 13.8 per million, which suggests more can be done to help Australians who are on transplant waiting lists. This book addresses the misconceptions and facts about organ and tissue donation and registration with the aim of raising community awareness in an effort to boost donation rates. It also explores a range of ethical issues around consent and obje.
9781921507601 1921507608
8F7B50CD-5958-40A9-9D93-51D31A66289F OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com
Donation of organs, tissues, etc.--Australia.
Donation of organs, tissues, etc.--Moral and ethical aspects--Australia.
Australia.