The Shortage of Human Organs: Causes, Consequences and Remedies
Abstract: There is an ever increasing shortage of human organ transplants in Germany. This paper aims at understanding the reasons for that shortage better and then discusses various ways to overcome it. After estimating the potential supply of donor organs it is discussed why actual supply remains far below potential supply. Insufficient reimbursement for hospitals, a lack of incentives to donate, and mistaken donation rules are diagnosed to cause the shortage. Thus, organ shortage is due not to natural constraints but to inappropriate social institutions. Introducing a presumed consent rule, reciprocity in organ allocation, better payments for hospitals and for donors seem potential remedies.
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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
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Online-Ressource
- Language
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Englisch
- Bibliographic citation
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The Shortage of Human Organs: Causes, Consequences and Remedies ; volume:29 ; number:2 ; year:2007 ; pages:188-205 ; extent:18
Analyse & Kritik ; 29, Heft 2 (2007), 188-205 (gesamt 18)
- Creator
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Breyer, Friedrich
Kliemt, Hartmut
- DOI
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10.1515/auk-2007-0205
- URN
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urn:nbn:de:101:1-2404171634051.876203142524
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Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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- 14.08.2025, 11:01 AM CEST
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