Category Archives: organ donation

Kaylee Wallace – Disturbing Coverage and Unasked Questions

Once in awhile, a story hits the news that is so heartwrenching and tragic that it seems rude and cold to ask questions – let alone challenge – elements of the story. Often, this is exactly the time that hard questions should be asked. Right now, there is a life-and-death drama playing out at the … Continue reading Kaylee Wallace – Disturbing Coverage and Unasked Questions

Journal: Nurse’s research into the ethics of organ donation causes her to reconsider her support

Once in awhile, something comes along that really surprises me. This is one of those times. The January issue of Nursing2009 not only has an article harshly critical of organ harvesting regulations and protocols, it has made the article available online. In Speaking up for organ donors (link to html version, with additional link to … Continue reading Journal: Nurse’s research into the ethics of organ donation causes her to reconsider her support

Mike Ervin: Ruben Navarro and Rethinking Donation of My Organs

Most of the time when I find something online that’s relevant to the NDY blog, I pull out an excerpt and point people back to the original article. First, because it’s written by Mike Ervin, who has written pieces featured in our humor section. This piece isn’t exactly humor, but it’s something that fits with … Continue reading Mike Ervin: Ruben Navarro and Rethinking Donation of My Organs