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You publically advertise the need for more donors (which does have an affect, but only for a few months after the campaign). Making organ donation more socially acceptable generally helps. Or you change the system of organ donation from being "opt-in" (i.e you have to say that you wish to be an organ donor) to "opt-out" (you have to say that you do not wish to be an organ donor, otherwise it is assumed that you do wish to be an organ donor). The possibility of 'paying' people for their organs (or covering the cost of their funeral) may boost numbers organ donors, however this also creates ethical and moral issues (not to mention legal issues).
Livers can be "split" into two pieces, for use in two people (if required).
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Are there enough organs available for transplants?
Not enough for everybody waiting for a transplant to receive one.
Is there a demand for donor livers?
patients in need of organ transplants outnumber available organs three to one.
Identify or show graph the number of donors?
The graph hows that from 1995 - 2004, the number of donors has decreased, as has the number of transplants being carried out; the number of people needing transplants however, has significantly increased. This means that there is an in balance between the number of organs available for transplant and the number of organ donors, which means that there will obviously not be enough organs to provide each, or even most of those on the transplant list (in need of an organ) with the organ that they need.
Why should selling organs be legal?
It should be made legal (for the owner of the organs) because the hospitals and surgeons are making millions from organ transplants... So a person should be able to decide if they wish to just donate their organs or to sell their organs and have the money distributed to their family members or who ever they wish... A person should also have the option of selling their organs while alive (IE) selling 1 kidney,part of the liver,1 lung,bone marrow,Blood,ect. The US is always short on organ donors,offering cash payments would greatly increase the number of available organs..
What is the proces of using animal organs for transplants in humans?
The theory of using animal organs in human transplants is called Xenotransplantation. (Whereas using human organs in human transplants is called Allotransplantation). Xenotransplants are incredibly rare, since the outcomes are nowhere near as good as allotransplants, and the risks are far greater.
How organs are kept alive during transplants?
not too sure
Why do people have transplants?
people have transplants because their organs have problems there for they need new ones to help them survive or else they will die.
Why are there not enough transplants for the number of people needing transplants?
This is most likely because of the special porcess to match up organs. Also, it has to do with the age people die. You can't donate a senior's organs. Also, the type of death has an influence. If someone dies of cancer, it's unsafe to donate organs. If someone is in a good health and died in a car accident/etc. then their organs might be suitable. The family has to agree on it too.
Should transplants happen?
They already happen, so clearly social consensus is that "they should happen". Otherwise transplants would not be happening. Also, those who donate their organs are clearly in favor of organ transplants happening.
Can animal organs be used for transplants?
None unless they have been genetically modified to be suitable - the organs are 'humanised'. Then, it is primarily pigs that are used.
How many different types of transplants are there?
Routinely transplanted organs are: heart, kidneys, liver, lungs, pancreas, small intestine and cornea. Other transplants are available, but are not routine. Some organs are just not routinely transplanted because you can live without them, e.g stomach, bladder, spleen, colon etc... (Yes, you can live without your stomach, it's only the small intestine which is necessary for food absorption.)
Does a forensic scientist have health benefits?
They seem to have an inside track on organs transplants for some reason.
