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Gift or Good?: A Contemporary Examination of the Voluntary and Commercial Aspects of Blood Donation

Year: 1992

Type: article

Abstract: The safety and ethical aspects of blood donation are examined in the light of current legislation and practice. The advantages and disadvantages of voluntary and paid donation are looked at in view of recent data concerning risk factors in various potential donor groups. It is concluded that voluntary, non-remunerated blood donation remains the safest and most ethical means of securing the blood supply.

Source: Vox Sanguinis

DOI: 10.1111/j.1423-0410.1992.tb01210.x

Authors: R.W. Beal, W.G. van Aken

Institution: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

Language: English

Topic: Blood donation and transfusion practices

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2084814232

FWCI: 11.9

Cites: 19

Cited by: 59

Related to: 10