In considering the buy- ing and selling of kidneys, which ethi-

cal approach influences you most? Why?

Outcomes-based ethics holds that

the right action results in the best out-

comes. Clearly, having more kidneys avail-

able for transplant is a good thing because

it shortens the waiting list and saves lives. The consequences in terms of fairness or

unequal access to kidneys are not as clear.

• Duty-based ethics is based on rules

that help us do the right thing. Is it right

to treat your body as a commodity? Why?

• Virtue-based ethics asks what a

good person would do. Would a good per-

son sell or buy a kidney? Why?

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