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Waiting For A Donor

Waiting For A Donor

Written by: Nathan O'Leary
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 With millions of people signed up as organ donors at the end of their life, thousands are still dying while waiting for a transplant. So, why aren’t more people taking part in a different system that could save these lives and countless others? We take a look at some simple answers like money. And we look and some others that are much more complex, like who should decide how much risk a donor is willing to take to save another person? The donor themselves or a doctor? Links for podcast info: Bill McGowan's page on the National Kidney Registry: https://nkr.org/JVP667 National Kidney Donation Organization: nkdo.orgNathan O'Leary 2022 Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Relationships Social Sciences
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    Bill McGowan chose a life of service. He taught and coached for decades. Now retired, he is the one needing help.

    He is desperate for a new kidney. He is on the deceased donor list but far from the top. His wait could be years, which he might not have.

    Could his daughter help him with an alternative type of donation called a "live donation"? Could this system help save others, too?
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    18 mins
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