THE DARK SIDE OF MEDICINE: A RESEARCH ON ORGAN TRAFFICKING

Abstract

Within the scope of the study, organ trafficking, which is seen as an easy way of making money by individuals in the world and in Turkey this research aimed to reveal the dark side with the applications occurring in the medical sector both in Turkey and in the world. The dark side of organ trafficking, which individuals living in poor countries see as an additional source of income and an easy way to earn money, the dark side of applications in the medical sector both Turkey and in the world will be revealed. Each country should act transparently in organ transplantation practices that are accountable to health authorities and whose mandate is derived from national legislation.

Keywords

• Organ Smuggling
• Organ Traffiking
• Unethical Behavior
• Organ Trade
• The Dark Side of Medicine

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