The Cultural, Spiritual and Ethical Aspects of Xenotransplantation: Animal-to-Human Transplantation

A discussion document

Acknowledgements

Foreword

Join the Discussion

Introduction

Part one - Xenotransplantation: Science, Safety and Effectiveness -
1. What is Xenotransplantation?

2. Why is Xenotransplantation Being Considered?

3. How Well Does Xenotransplantation Work?

4. What are the Risks?

Part two - Xenotransplantation: Cultural, Spiritual and Ethical Issues -
Introduction

5. Spirituality, Culture and Human Need

6. Maori and Xenotransplantation

7. The Interests of Animals

8. Individual Rights, Public Risk?

9. Decisions about Xenotransplantation in New Zealand

Glossary

Appendix: International Approaches to Xenotransplantation Regulation