Life's Big Questions

Season 1 Episode 4: Should Human Kidneys Be Bought And Sold?

The first successful human kidney transplant took place in 1954. But today, the demand for kidneys greatly outstrips availability and as many as 1 in 10 kidney patients in the UK die before getting the transplant they need. Given that healthy people have two kidneys, and generally only need one, should people be compensated for giving a kidney to someone who needs it? In partnership with The Open University, this film explores the ethics of buying and selling kidneys.

Genre:

Documentary

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

6

Cast:

Brian Cox

Quality:

HD

Duration:

8 min

First Air:

2022

Rating:

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