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Why didn't cryobank tell us that donor had mental illness in his family till we asked for more history?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Cryobank: If it was mandatory to disclose such info., then it should have been in the records. Check legal guidelines in your state.

Answered 7/7/2012

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