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How are the decisions made regarding who will receive a donated organ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Big Question.: To learn more about being an organ recipient see: http://www.organdonor.gov/about/organmatching.html

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/1/2016

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