3.4.4 Allocation of healthcare resources
The development and implementation of xenotransplantation demands the investment of some of the resources available for healthcare. These resources, when invested in xenotransplantation, cannot be used for other purposes in healthcare. A thorough analysis of costs and benefits is therefore inevitable [: Pontifical Academy for Life. Prospects for xenotransplantation scientific aspects and ethical considerations. Vatican City 2001.].
