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Question 1: This session’s forum questions will deal with the issues around organ transplantation. For the first question, please respond to the following quote from the ethical standpoint of distributive justice.

“Recent research shows that when given scenarios of two people who both need an organ transplant, the general public’s organ distribution preferences are influenced by whether or not a person made behavioral lifestyle choices that caused their illness.”

Ubel, PA, Jepson C, Baron J, et.al. Allocation of transplantable organs: do people want to punish patients for causing their illness? Liver Transplant,2001; 7(7):600-7.

Question 2: Do some people “deserve” an organ more than others? How about someone who has already received one organ? How about a mother with young children vs. someone who doesn’t have children? How about a suicidal patient who has organ failure b/c they tried to kill themselves? What about someone who is a life-long smoker and heavy drinker? Please include discussion on what you view as appropriate methods/criteria for determining who receives an organ

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Question 1: Last week we looked at factors that affect neuron transmission or neuroglial cells. This week we are staying on a similar type topic. CHOOSE any disease, disorder, injury etc of the CNS or PNS (affecting the brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerves.) & Briefly describe your topic and be sure to include any potential causes, symptoms, or possible treatments. You should have a minimum of 2 academically appropriate resources.

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Question 1: Reflect back on your experience of keeping a food diary for the Diet Analysis Assignment. What was this experience like? What made it easy/difficult and what (if any) benefits did you see from doing it?