Organ allocation system always has been going down the list on a first come first basis. A discussion has been ongoing in the transplant circles and organizations on age based distribution of organs. Hence, someone who is young getting a "better" kidney then someone "older". Is that reasonable or is that age based discrimination?
Take a look at the reactions of many below. There must be a better way!
http://onpoint.wbur.org/2011/03/01/allocating-kidney-organs
Then look at this opinion
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/opinions/articles/2011/03/06/20110306newcomb-transplants-07.html
Monday, March 28, 2011
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Posts
take a look at the KDPI -- this might be coming in the very near future
ReplyDeletehttp://blog.ecu.edu/sites/nephrologyondemand/?p=6337