Religion and the Catholic Church's View on (Heart) Transplantation: A Recent Statement of Pope Benedict XVI and its Practical Impact
Heart transplantation is performed on approximately 4,000 patients per year worldwide and is considered the last resort for treatment of end-stage heart diseases. Due to persistent organ shortage, resources are limited, waiting periods are extensive, and patients still die while being on a waiting l...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Springer Science + Business Media B. V.
[2011]
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Journal of religion and health
Year: 2011, Volume: 50, Issue: 3, Pages: 564-574 |
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Ethics
B Vatican B Roman Catholic Church B Religion B Heart Transplantation B Organ Donation |
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