Abstract
Ethical lapses associated with the first facial transplant included breaches of confidentiality, bending of research rules, and film deals. However, discussions of the risk-benefit ratio for face transplantation are often deficient in that they ignore the needs, experience, and decision-making capability of potential recipients.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 111-115 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Issues, ethics and legal aspects
- Health Policy
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