PALS goes off vent, donates organs

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It seems the attorneys are making it harder than necessary. The article says:

"Typically a separate team of physicians or an organ procurement team discusses donation with family members after a patient dies, to avoid any tones — whether real or perceived — of coercion or conflict of interest, Caplan pointed out.

"'You’d have to change the culture of critical care and say it’s OK to talk with the person about organ donation as part of their dying,' he explained."

But this seems a non-issue if it's the patient starting the conversation and making the request of the medical team. Should be one more point on the "Patients' Bill of Rights!"
 
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