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What to do with a sister-in-law that does not believe she will be charged anything as a stem cell donor?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

She is correct: Donors are not charged. Expenses are carried by organ bank &/or recipient or recipient's insurance.

Answered 7/2/2013

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