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Xenotransplantation from the perspective of moral theology

Xenotransplantation from the perspective of moral theology Background Current medical research in the area of xenotransplantation is driven by the aim to save human lives and to improve the quality of life of those suffering from organ insufficiencies. Methods This study reflects the therapeutic intent of xenotransplantation from a theological–ethical perspective. Regarding statements of Christian communities, the analysis focuses mainly on catholic documents. This study takes into account the document on Prospects for Xenotransplantation by the Pontifical Academy for Life as well as a position paper on xenotransplantation released as a collaboration between the German Bishops Conference (Catholic) and the Evangelical Church in Germany (Protestant). Documents of other Christian denominations will be discussed in a separate paper. Aspects concerning the areas of medicine, social ethics and animal ethics are considered as well as biographical, psychosocial, culture‐bound and ideological preconditions of acceptability. These aspects also include consequences for the construction of personal identity. Results and Conclusion With regard to an anthropocentrism that is based theologically and relationally, xenotransplantation—in general—can be viewed as a permissible form of therapy, given that the principles of biomedical ethics will be observed and that animals are treated with respect. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Xenotransplantation Wiley

Xenotransplantation from the perspective of moral theology

Sautermeister, Jochen
Xenotransplantation , Volume 22 (3) – May 1, 2015
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Wiley
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© 2015 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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0908-665X
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1399-3089
DOI
10.1111/xen.12157
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25704888
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Abstract

Background Current medical research in the area of xenotransplantation is driven by the aim to save human lives and to improve the quality of life of those suffering from organ insufficiencies. Methods This study reflects the therapeutic intent of xenotransplantation from a theological–ethical perspective. Regarding statements of Christian communities, the analysis focuses mainly on catholic documents. This study takes into account the document on Prospects for Xenotransplantation by the Pontifical Academy for Life as well as a position paper on xenotransplantation released as a collaboration between the German Bishops Conference (Catholic) and the Evangelical Church in Germany (Protestant). Documents of other Christian denominations will be discussed in a separate paper. Aspects concerning the areas of medicine, social ethics and animal ethics are considered as well as biographical, psychosocial, culture‐bound and ideological preconditions of acceptability. These aspects also include consequences for the construction of personal identity. Results and Conclusion With regard to an anthropocentrism that is based theologically and relationally, xenotransplantation—in general—can be viewed as a permissible form of therapy, given that the principles of biomedical ethics will be observed and that animals are treated with respect.

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Xenotransplantation – Wiley

Published: May 1, 2015

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