Hepatology

Researchers from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital provide details of new studies and findings in the area of hepatology

Published in Hospital Law Weekly, January 28th, 2010

According to a study from Kaohsiung, Taiwan, "Live donors are a continuing source of organ grafts for solid organ transplantation in Asia. Ethical issues surrounding the development of living donor organ transplantation in Eastern countries are different from those in Western countries."

"Donor safety is still the paramount concern in any donor operation. Issues on organ trafficking remain societal concerns in low-income nations," wrote A.M. Concejero and colleagues, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital.

The researchers concluded: "Religion, cultural background, economic prerogatives, and timely legislation contribute to the social acceptance and maturation...

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Source: Hospital Law Weekly (2010-01-28)

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