Ethical Problems in Dialysis and Transplantation

Preface; C.M. Kjellstrand, J.B. Dossetor. I: The Principles. 1. The Search for a Universal System of Ethics: Post-Modern Disappointments and Contemporary Possibilities; H. Engelhardt, Jr. 2. Theories of Justice; L.R. Churchill. II: Selection and Commercialization. 3. Ethical Issues in Selection for Dialysis and Transplantation: The Duty of Advocacy; J.B. Dossetor, M. Kjellstrand. 4. From Him that Hath Not; J. Radcliffe Richards. 5. Commercialization: The Buying and Selling of Kidneys; J.B. Dossetor, V. Manickavel. 6. For-Profit and Not-For-Profit Dialysis: Cost Cutting and Solutions in the USA; A.R. Hull. 7. Physicians and Industry -- Can Professional Integrity be Maintained? J.B. Dossetor. III: Stopping Treatment. 8. Practical Aspects of Stopping Dialysis and Cultural Differences; C.M. Kjellstrand. 9. Religious Aspects of Stopping Treatment; M. Kaye. 10. Legal Aspects of Stopping Dialysis; R. Cranford. 11. An Ethical Analysis of Stopping Treatment; C.M. Kjellstrand, J.B. Dossetor. IV: Different Views from Different Countries. 12. A Perspective on Reality; K.D. Reddy. 13. The Argument Against the Unrelated Live Donor; M.K. Mani. 14. Ethical Problems in Dialysis and Transplantation: Africa; R.S. Barsoum. 15. Japanese View on Life and Organ Transplantation; K. Atsumi. 16. Eastern Europe: A Different View from Different Countries; A. Válek. 17. Great Britain: Different Views from Different Countries; A.J. Wing. 18. Ethical Problems in Renal Dialysisand Transplantation: Chinese Perspective; Ren-Zong Qui. Index of Subjects.