The Slippery Slope of Organ Transplantation Ethics

Organ transplantation saves lives but raises significant ethical concerns due to the growing demand for organs. As demand escalates, there is a risk of compromising ethical standards to procure organs, leading to troubling practices. The concept of 'brain death' has emerged as a critical issue, as it is the primary criterion for organ donation. This raises the fundamental question of whether individuals classified as brain dead can be considered truly deceased, complicating the ethical landscape surrounding organ transplantation.