About this episode
Julia and Ellie Schnitt discuss the complexities and ethics of organ transplantation, sharing personal insights and broader societal implications.
Julia is joined by bestie of the pod Ellie Schnitt to dissect the organ transplant industrial complex (figuratively)! Ellie lends her expertise as the proud owner of a gently used kidney to help unpack the wild history of transplantation, the misconceptions and ethics surrounding organ donation, and the surreal, life-altering experience of waking up with a new lease on your body. Digressions include Ballerina Farm's completely predictable raw milk controversy, taking thirst traps in the hospital bathroom, and why the last person you want to hear from after major surgery is your flop ex. This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Kylie Finnigan and edited by Livi Burdette. Check out Ellie's Substack here: https://ellieschnitt.substack.com/ SOURCES A narrative review on the psychosocial domains of the impact of organ transplantation A Push for More Organ Transplants Is Putting Donors at Risk A transplant makes history Current Strategies for Living Donor Kidney Transplantation Ethics of allocation of donor organs Exploring Disparities in United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) Scoring Systems H.R.2544 - Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act History of…
People in this episode
Hosts: Julia Hava, Eliza McLamb
Guest: Ellie Schnitt
Topics covered
- organ transplantation
- ethics of organ donation
- personal experiences with organ donation
- healthcare controversies
- surgery recovery
- organ transplant industrial complex
Keywords
- organ transplant
- kidney donation
- healthcare ethics
- surgery
- organ donation misconceptions
- Ballerina Farm
- thirst traps
- hospital experiences
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ballerina Farm, Substack
Books & works: A narrative review on the psychosocial domains of the impact of organ transplantation, A Push for More Organ Transplants Is Putting Donors at Risk, A transplant makes history, Current Strategies for Living Donor Kidney Transplantation, Ethics of allocation of donor organs, Exploring Disparities in United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) Scoring Systems, H.R.2544 - Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act, History of transplantation, Hospitals Cater to 'Transplant Tourists' as U.S. Patients Wait for Organs, How it All Started: The Fascinating History of Organ Transplantation
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