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Close Calls and Skipped Lines: The Fraught State of Organ Donation

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Unpacking Organ Allocation Inequities

This chapter explores the complex process of organ allocation, emphasizing fairness and regulation over personal connections. It highlights alarming trends in organ distribution discrepancies, including a recent federal initiative that aims to enhance equity. Through the poignant story of Marcus, a teenager waiting for a kidney transplant, the chapter raises critical ethical questions about transparency and bias within the organ procurement system.

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