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Should Human Kidneys Be Bought And Sold?
Episode 4 of 6
Globally, thousands die each year waiting for a kidney transplant. Should healthy people be allowed to sell a kidney to those in need?
The first successful human kidney transplant took place in 1954. But today, the demand for kidneys greatly outstrips availability and as many as 1 in 10 kidney patients in the UK die before getting the transplant they need. Given that healthy people have two kidneys, and generally only need one, should people be compensated for giving a kidney to someone who needs it? In partnership with The Open University, this film explores the ethics of buying and selling kidneys.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Academic Consultant, The Open University | Vicki Caldwell |
| Academic Consultant, The Open University | Prof Derek Matravers |
| Producer | Daniel Nils Roberts |
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