From organs, blood and bones to urine, milk and sperm—in todays medicine we can donate almost every part of our body. The possibilities seem limitless; but we do set moral limits. What are those limits exactly? Why do we put them where we put them? And how do these boundaries unfold in the daily practice of medicine? In this project, I investigate moralization processes surrounding the use of human tissues in twentieth-century Dutch medical practice. With this historical perspective, I examine how modern medicine has affected how we morally value (parts of) our body.

Dutch healthcare is under increasing pressure due to an aging population and a growing shortage of caregivers. To address this, the government promotes “shared reliance,” encouraging communities to take on more caregiving responsibilities, while technology is developed separately to support formal care. These approaches are driven by different values, leading to inefficiencies, fragmentation, and resistance. CARE VISiON analyzes how values shape this transition and seeks to integrate shared reliance with technological innovation inclusively. By making values explicit and actionable, this project develops practical tools for a more sustainable healthcare system, safeguarding economic stability by reducing workforce strain and healthcare costs.