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Should We Legalize the Market for Human Organs?

Open to Debate

CHAPTER

Ethics of Compensating Organ Donors

This chapter examines the ethical challenges surrounding the compensation of living organ donors, emphasizing the risk of exploiting low-income individuals. It debates the balance between reimbursing donors for expenses and offering financial incentives, while highlighting the need for safeguards to ensure equitable participation. The discussion also contrasts organ donation with regulated markets for other biological services, ultimately addressing the complexities of enhancing donation rates while safeguarding donor well-being.

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