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Should Human Kidneys Be Bought And Sold?

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.

English
  • Originally Aired November 3, 2022
  • Runtime 7 minutes
  • Created March 17, 2023 by
    HerWorseHalf
  • Modified March 17, 2023 by
    HerWorseHalf