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Is it bad that i don't want to donate my kidney to my aunt?
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No: Giving a kidney should be a completely voluntary activity. Good transplant centers will allow reluctant donors to opt out and save face, even in the face of family pressure. Losing a kidney is generally safe for healthy people, but no one should be guilted into donation. It's a big procedure and things can go wrong.
Answered 3/9/2015
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