The OPTN Kidney Transplantation Committee intends for both prior and future living donors to receive the same level of priority for a deceased donor organ in the new framework as they receive in the current allocation system.
Approach uses the new continuous distribution framework to save more lives.
Transplant programs are asked to confirm or update patient status for selected patients.
First organ type to use continuous distribution framework.
Effective today (March 9), lungs are now allocated under the approved continuous distribution allocation policy.
Effective today (March 9), thoracic donor acceptance criteria for candidates no longer require separate data to be specified for both local and import donors.
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Paper addresses likely patient questions and approaches for plain language communication.
Read the complete recall notice for details.
All programs must comply with the action by Jan. 3, 2024.