Ethicists propose solution for US organ shortage crisis in JAMA piece
New York, NY - The United States has a serious shortage of organs for transplants, resulting in unnecessary deaths every day. However, a fairly simple and ethical change in policy would greatly expand the nation's organ pool while respecting autonomy, choice, and vulnerability of a deceased's family or authorized caregiver, according to medical ethicists and an emergency physician at NYU Langone Medical Center.
The authors share their views in a new article in the May 11 online edition of the Journal of American Medical Association's "Viewpoint" section.
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