Description |
1 online resource (60 pages) : color illustrations. |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
Series |
Issues in society ; v. 333 |
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Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; v. 333.
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Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Summary |
Organ and tissue transplants can be the last resort for a range of life-saving and life-improving treatments. Although the latest organ donation figures have reached a record high, the total however, only equates to a national organ donor rate of 13.8 per million, which suggests more can be done to help Australians who are on transplant waiting lists. This book addresses the misconceptions and facts about organ and tissue donation and registration with the aim of raising community awareness in an effort to boost donation rates. It also explores a range of ethical issues around consent and obje. |
Note |
Print version record. |
Contents |
Chapter 1 -- Organ and tissue donation in Australia; Chapter 2 -- Ethics of organ donation; Exploring issues -- worksheets and activities; Index. |
Subject |
Donation of organs, tissues, etc. -- Australia.
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Donation of organs, tissues, etc. -- Moral and ethical aspects -- Australia.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Health Care Issues.
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MEDICAL -- Diseases.
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MEDICAL -- Health Care Delivery.
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MEDICAL -- Health Policy.
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MEDICAL -- Public Health.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Disease & Health Issues.
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Donation of organs, tissues, etc.
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Donation of organs, tissues, etc. -- Moral and ethical aspects
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Australia https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39QbtfRv8PPH7gCqhkJ8DK8bM
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Added Author |
Healey, Justin.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Organ and tissue donation. Thirroul, N.S.W. : Spinney Press, 2011 9781921507595 (OCoLC)730050515 |
ISBN |
9781921507601 (electronic bk.) |
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1921507608 (electronic bk.) |
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9781921507595 |
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1921507594 |
Standard No. |
AU@ 000047123201 |
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AU@ 000048838209 |
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AU@ 000050125755 |
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AU@ 000050250690 |
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AU@ 000051447958 |
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AU@ 000052845872 |
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DEBBG BV043102778 |
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DEBSZ 421567066 |
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