Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8833611 | Journal of the American College of Surgeons | 2018 | 33 Pages |
Abstract
The strongest deterrent of willingness to donate one's own or a family member's organs is a misperception that should be correctable. Race and age are less predictive. Efforts to dispel misperceptions and increase donation remain desperately needed to improve waitlist mortality and post-transplantation outcomes.
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Authors
Marty T. MD, MPH, FACS, H Scott BS, Melissa EdD, MPH, MCHES, John F. MD, FACS, Thomas F. MD, FACS,