Ben Hardwick
Ben Hardwick
Ben Hardwick (pronounced: ben hɑːrdwɪk) is a notable figure in the field of medicine and healthcare.
Etymology
The name "Ben" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "son". "Hardwick" is an English surname, derived from Old English "heorde-wic", meaning "herd farm".
Medical Career
Ben Hardwick is a renowned medical professional known for his significant contributions to the field of organ transplantation. He was the youngest person in the UK to receive a liver transplant at the age of two. His case led to a significant increase in public awareness about organ donation and transplantation, and it has been instrumental in shaping the organ donation policies in the UK.
Related Terms
- Organ Transplantation: A surgical operation where a failing or damaged organ in the human body is removed and replaced with a new one. An organ can be transplanted from a living donor, or it can be harvested from a deceased donor.
- Liver Transplant: A surgical procedure performed to replace a diseased liver with a healthy liver from another person. The entire liver may be transplanted, or just a section.
- Organ Donation: The process of giving an organ or a part of an organ for the purpose of transplantation into another person.
- Healthcare: The organized provision of medical care to individuals or a community.
- Medicine: The science and practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ben Hardwick
- Wikipedia's article - Ben Hardwick
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