Defining death: ALRC examines laws around human tissue and organs

Angela Webster, a transplant physician and epidemiology professor, discusses how the medical definition of death in Australia lags behind modern science. Dominique Martin, an ethics expert, voices concerns over financial incentives for organ donation, while Megan Taves, a health law academic, delves into the tricky legal definitions surrounding human tissue. The conversation highlights the pressing need for legislative updates to enhance organ donation practices and address ethical issues, such as transplant tourism and the regulation of human milk.