Opt-Out Organ Donation Policies May Reduce Organ Supply
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A study suggests that opt-out organ donation policies may not increase organ supply as previously thought, sparking discussion on the complexities of organ donation policies.
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pfdietz
2 months ago
So does prohibiting compensation to organ donors (or their estates).
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2 months ago
Original article: "Crowding-out effects of opt-out defaults: Evidence from organ donation policies" - https://academic.oup.com/pnasnexus/article/4/10/pgaf311/8303...
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