Human Tissue in Transplantation and Research (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521883023)

Deficiencies and shortfalls in the supply of human organs for transplantation and human tissue for research generate policy dilemmas across the world and have often given rise to major and deleterious controversies, such as those relating to organ and tissue retention practices following post-mortem examination. They also create an environment in which illegitimate commercial activities flourish. At the same time, patients are denied the therapy they desperately require and researchers are impeded from carrying out vital work into the causes of, and efficacious treatments for, major illnesses and diseases. David Price sets out a clear and integrated legal and policy framework which emanates from the tissue source but protects the interests of donors and relevant professionals through tailored property entitlements, but without presupposing rights to trade in 'original' materials.

Author: David Price
ISBN-10: 0521883024
ISBN-13: 9780521883023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 01/18/2010
Pages: 328
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 9.00h x 5.90w x 0.80d