International Principles of Deceased Donor Organ Allocation
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چکیده
Transplant professionals are entrusted with a unique position in the practice of medicine—the stewardship of the organs from either the deceased or living donor. This stewardship entails two major responsibilities for which society holds transplant professionals accountable: the equitable allocation of deceased donor organs to medically suitable recipients, and the evaluation and care for the living organ donor. Data, experience and ethical principles relevant to organ transplantation become invaluable in fulfilling these responsibilities and they are presented in this Editorial.
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دوره 4 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2013