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Proposal Argument Essay Breon Mason
Grand Canyon University
ENG-106: English Composition II
Dr. Auchter
February 9, 2024
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Proposal Argument Essay There are major problems when it concerns organ sales. A more significant problem that occurs more than others comes from the exploitation of individuals that are in financial hardship.
What the exploitation looks like is someone struggling to provide and make ends meet for their family, this individual is informed that there is a buyer who is willing to pay a substantial amount
of money if this person is willing to sell their kidney (Ambagtsheer et.al., 2022). This promise of
financial gain is often thrown around to these less fortunate individuals, and when it becomes time for their payment they are lucky if a fraction of what was promised is paid to them and in some cases lucky if the person survives the procedure. This has become common in the black market sales of organs. The problem is these exploited individuals who are trying to gain a quick dollar are set up by these profitable enterprises that do not have the proper resources for these kinds of financial promises or procedures, leaving these people with substandard medical care and most of the time unacceptable outcomes (Jafar, 2009). Unfortunately, this trade will continue
as organ failure is on the rise everyday and not enough organs to supply the demand (Abounda, 2008). This problem has been going on for some time now and as of recently has been put on notice by various high powered groups like National Kidney Foundation, World Health Organization, Nephrology Societies, and the International Transplant have now been in connection on this topic, using their resources to ensure the safety of donors and their families. However, these groups are doing what they can to help, there are problems that have occurred and compromised what they are trying to do (Jafar, 2009).
The problem is compounded in relation to not having the proper healthcare infrastructure to help aid a viable transplant program (Adair & Wigmore, 2011). This is caused by multiple factors that weigh in on this problem like, economic limitations, the lack of resources to establish
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a donor program decreasing the numbers (Adair & Wigmore, 2011). The United States shares an
oath that puts donors' well being first, this is an emphasis on these individuals' health being protected. Most of these paid donations are not in favor of this. Giving the thought that this is what is going on, would leave the impression that this program is unethical and disturbing (Adair
& Wigmore, 2011). The best way to get an understanding as to why this is happening, take a closer look at who these donors are. These individuals are poor, living under the poverty line working jobs that are not enough to take care of their families. There are some situations where donors donate out of the kindness of their heart but it is a small percent. Most of the time these individuals are donating their organs to gain financial stability (Adair & Wigmore, 2011). In places like Pakistan, the people are donating their organs to free themselves from slavery. Although these individuals gain freedom for their lives, they often fall into a life of debt (Adair & Wigmore, 2011).
In spite of all the pharmacological, interventional, and surgical therapies the leading cause in mortality is organ failure (Wang, 2019). A suggestion to the problem has been to create strict regulation when being involved in the organ trade. This is just a solution to the many problems that are going on, it allows those who are trying to make a difference some control in the trade. Organ is not a hot commodity so the simple answer of creating a larger organ field is not possible. Alternate sources and ideas that should be talked about more, are gaining as many resources available to have the possibility of making replacement organs. Creating this unicron of a solution would be a dream to be able to make an artificial organ. It is great in theory but it is not practical. It does not get all the resource needed to prioritize this option, but the last 5 years there has been major developments in both technology and science with electrophoresis, decellularized matrix regeneration, and the rise of magnetic adsorption of cells makes the future
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of bio artificial intelligence somewhat real (Wang, 2019). Where the problem lies is not making these artificial organs, more so how to successfully integrate the organ in the body.
The delicacy of the human body is so complex, that even after many years of research it is still one of the most mysterious things on earth. A prime example of this is the unknown factor
of how organs actually work. The human organs work independently, but at the same time simultaneously with other organs ensuring other organs are keeping each other healthy. When certain organs go into organ failure the options are slim, one being that you find a donor who is willing to donate the organ that may save your life, or you try an artificial one. If an individual decides to go the route of choosing an artificial organ, they put themselves in a position to have some better pros than they would with a donor. For instance, having to get a collapsed lung replaced can be done fast and efficiently. Another pro is that you are at a minimum risk of receiving a damaged or diseased organ. Reducing the donor list is the number one goal and artificial organs may play a bigger role in making the waiting list shorter than what it has been over the years. One disadvantage that happens is that the organ simply does not take and is not compatible with the body. As great of an option it is to have received an organ in some cases it is
likely that individuals who are receiving artificial organs may very well end up back on the waiting list. As this topic is brought to light more day to day, there is a collective agreement that there
is a major problem being not enough organs available. As this problem is now receiving the attention it has desperately needed, the battle has just begun. Major groups and organizations shed their expertise on the situation while many exploit individuals across the world to gather those very organs that are needed. This matter is viewed in a number of different ways, some believing that enforcing stricter policies and guidelines while others believe that creating their
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own market for these needed organs is the right way. The positive that can be taken away from both of these many views on donating organs, is that there is a voice and with a voice there is chase that the right people are listening.
References
Abouna, G. (2008). Organ shortage crisis: problems and possible solutions. Transplant Proceedings. National Library of medicine. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18261540/
Adair, A. & Wigmore, S. (2011). Paid Organ Donation: The Case Against.The Royal College of Surgeons of England. National Library of Medicine. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3291132/
Ambagtsheer, F., Columb, S., AlBugami, M., & Ivanovski, N. (2022). Kidneys for Sale? A Commentary on Moeindarbari’s and Feizi’s Study on the Iranian Model. Transplant International. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9266991/
Jafar, T. (2009). Organ Trafficking: Global Solutions for a Global Problem. World Kidney Forum. National Kidney Foundation. https://www.ajkd.org/article/s0272-
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Wang, X. (2019). Bioartificial Organ Manufacturing Technologies. Cell Transplantation. National Library of Medicine. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6322143/