Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2012, Vol. 16 ›› Issue (18): 3417-3420.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8225.2012.18.040

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Ethics of organ transplantation: Value of life

Zhong Hui-liang1, 2   

  1. 1Department of Philosophy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan  430074, Hubei Province, China; 2Henan Vocational College of Nursing, Anyang  455000, Henan Province, China
  • Received:2011-08-09 Revised:2011-10-24 Online:2012-04-29 Published:2012-04-29
  • About author:Zhong Hui-liang☆, Studying for doctorate, Department of Philosophy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074, Hubei Province, China; Henan Vocational College of Nursing, Anyang 455000, Henan Province, China hvld@163.com

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Abstract:

BACKGROUND: With the rapid development of medical science and technology, organ transplantation has been widely recognized, transplantation range is constantly expanded, so increasingly requires the support and defense of ethics.
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the value and meaning of human life which is respected in order to get more help and support of organ transplantation techniques from ethics.
METHODS: A computer-based online search was performed on CNKI with the key words of “organ transplant, ethics, value, value of life” in Chinese. Totally 164 articles were retrieved, finally 21 articles were included.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: With the rapid development of medical science and technology, people’s health, life and quality of life are further protected. Organ transplantation techniques bring hope of survival for patients with organ failure. So more lives are respected, and the value of life, perfect unity of sanctity and quality of life can be achieved. Why organ transplantation can receive the recognition and favor of people, the basic reason is organ transplantation reflects the value of human life.

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