Buying a kidney

September 24, 2007

This patient is traveling to the Philippines, where it’s legal to buy organs:

For almost three years, Ms Pascual’s health has been steadily deteriorating as she waits on dialysis. The 40-year-old and her fiance, Brent Jones, who are getting married in November, fear if they don’t take drastic steps she will become too sick for a transplant or die.

They are planning to go to the Philippines, where it is legal to buy human organs – unlike in Australia. The couple are researching Filipino hospitals and doctors, who will find a paid donor who is a good match and perform the transplant.



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