LibGuides: Organ Donation: Background Information

Background Information

Organ Donation refers to the transfer of biological tissue or organs from a living or dead person to another person. Use the following sources to learn more about organ donation and the medical, ethical, and religious issues surrounding it.

CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Gives overviews of major topic areas. Includes articles, lists of other resources, and Pro and Con arguments for most topics.

Bioethics: An Encyclopedia
Covers topics from the angle of morality, ethics, and impact on the future.
Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
Written by experts in a variety of fields, this encyclopedia covers a broad range of issues in medicine and health.
The Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery and Medical Tests
Includes a variety of topics/surgeries involving transplantation as well as an entry on living wills which discuss organ donation.