Can You Sell Your Kidney?                                                                                   

People frequently jokingly claim they would sell a kidney for the newest technology or high-end item in today's consumer-driven society.

The need for organs across the world presents a market for people prepared to part with a spare kidney, a lung lobe, or even the deceased person’s organs.

The need for organs across the world presents a market for people prepared to part with a spare kidney, a lung lobe, or even the deceased person’s organs.

Can you sell an organ though? The simple answer is no, although you could receive just compensation for some of the expenditures associated with your gift.

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According to the World Health Organization, those who can afford it can benefit from “transplant tourism” packages that cost between $70,000 and $160,000.

Since it is prohibited for someone to “knowingly acquire, receive, or otherwise transfer” a human organ, the law’s clear language provides a safe harbor for individuals who unintentionally obtain one.

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"People who are experiencing organ failure or other life-threatening diseases may be able to improve or preserve their lives via organ donation., ........>

1. Respecting the individual’s autonomy and the right to make decisions about their body after death, organ donation is often a voluntary decision made by the donor or their family.