Public attitudes towards organ transplantation in the United Kingdom.
Transplant activity is being increasingly constrained by the shortage of organs available. It has to be recognised that relatives giving their consent is the key to donation actually taking place. In the 1990's transplantation is the treatment of choice for end stage renal disease. Transplant activity, however, is being increasingly constrained by the shortage of organs available.
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Baxter Healthcare Renal Unit, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016377:Organ Transplantation / Q000592:standards*; D011639:Public Opinion; D012923:Social Class; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014019:Tissue Donors / Q000523:psychology*; D009927:Tissue and Organ Procurement / Q000592:standards*; D006113:United Kingdom