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HUMAN HEAD TRANSPLANTS: WHY IT'S TIME FOR A SERIOUS DEBATE.

Authors :
MIRKES, RENEÉ
Source :
Ethics & Medicine: An International Journal of Bioethics. Fall2018, Vol. 34 Issue 3, p163-168. 6p.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article discusses human head transplants and debates on its based on the novel "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley indicating tha even if the procedure were to attain technical and safety feasibility, it's of importance to demonstrate now why human head transplants should never be done ethically. Topics include responsibilities of American medical-research community, use of HEAVEN (HEad Anastomosis VENture) and SCF (GEMINI3 SPINAL CORD FUSION), and sociological aspects of human head transplants.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0266688X
Volume :
34
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Ethics & Medicine: An International Journal of Bioethics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
132864844