Ethics of 20th Century Organ Transplants
Susan Lederer talked about the history of 20th century organ transplants. This interview took place at the American Historical Association’s annual meeting in Denver, Colorado.
Description
Susan Lederer talked about the history of 20th century organ transplants. This interview took place at the American Historical Association’s annual meeting in Denver, Colorado.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- How early did people begin to take an interest in donating organs for medical science research? Why did anatomists reject these contributions?
- What were some of the medical advances bought on by World War II? How did these advances affect organ transplants?
- What are some of the concerns surrounding the ethics of organ transplants in the United States and internationally?
- What types of bioethical issues may arise regarding the transplantation of artificial organs?
Participants
Vocabulary
- American Marketing Association
- Bioethics
- National Organ Transplantation Act
- Organ Transplant