The New York Times Magazine had an engaging story about a woman seeking a kidney donor on Sunday. You can find the story here: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/16/magazine/16kidney-t.html?ex=1355374800&en=23384ef453ea4cdb&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink.
There is a huge shortage of transplantable organs. And many believe living donors may be an answer to that shortage. But the donor takes on a tremendous psychological burden. Many potential donors end up backing out when the full weight of what they are considering sets in. And the person receiving the transplant takes on a potential burden of a lifetime of guilt as well. These are difficult questions and the author doesn't pretend to have all the answers. But they are important questions to consider when it comes to the future of organ donation.
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