Saturday, March 11, 2023

Continuous distribution of deceased donor organs for transplant: proposal and public comment

 Ned Brooks of the National Kidney Donor Organization (NKDO) writes that the comment period is soon ending for proposed changes in the way deceased donor organs are offered.

short videos here https://optn.transplant.hrsa.gov/policies-bylaws/a-closer-look/continuous-distribution/ and 

some additional background and opportunity to submit comments here:    https://optn.transplant.hrsa.gov/policies-bylaws/public-comment/continuous-distribution-of-kidneys-and-pancreata-committee-update/

His concern, and that of other comments visible at the site is whether the priority given to former living kidney donors is being diluted.  (The proposal isn't described in sufficient detail for me to form an opinion on this, or on a number of other matters.)

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