ANTC61H3 Lecture 10: ANTC61 Lecture 10.pdf
Document Summary
Socially producing a shortage of organs: the metaphor of a shortage of organs is embedded in transplant discourse, and the assumption of much of this course is that donations have declined. The increase for wait time is du e to decrease in supply and increase in demand. There is an increased rate of live donations (i. e. kidneys) and it has been found that the liv e donors are a better solution. Organ tourism (i. e. canadian going to germany) are becoming more popular. Facotrs that account for a shortage of organs. Trauma units better at preventing onset of brain death. Aging population and increased rates of diabetes and hep c among younger popoulations (association with poverty. Pool of patients deemed eligible for transplants has expanded. Poverty and indebtness in contexts of social inequality are the 2 main facftors in context of social inequality, lack of soci alized health care and little regulatory oversight (with the presence of occruptions)
