The wait for a new liver is a struggle for survival. Deciding who gets transplants is a complex choice.

Ethical quandary - Donor organ shortages

Past ignorance - The 'silent epidemic'

Liver transplants bring hope, but donor organs are scarce. The question of brain death raises ethical concerns.

Difficult decisions - Defining death

Increasing donors - Compensation

Spiritual ties emerge for some transplant patients, donors, families during physical, emotional healing.

Transplants - A critical mass of patients

Update - Barry Tingle | Charlotte Vincent