Lots of good from tragedies.
The researchers noted that in 2016 there were 3,533 transplants involving overdose-related donors, compared to 149 conducted in 2000. The increase can be attributed to the rise in overall opioid-related deaths, which now account for 13 percent of the nation’s deceased organ donors. They also found that overdose-related organs were more likely to be considered at “increased risk” of infectious diseases such as HIV or hepatitis C, but said with improved testing the overall risk for transplant candidates is low.
I'm torn about donating organs. How does one know the one receiving one is not to blame for the condition requiring the donation? Is this actually nothing but a massive money-making machine for medical facilities? I personally believe that, when it's my time to go, let me go.
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The researchers noted that in 2016 there were 3,533 transplants involving overdose-related donors, compared to 149 conducted in 2000. The increase can be attributed to the rise in overall opioid-related deaths, which now account for 13 percent of the nation’s deceased organ donors. They also found that overdose-related organs were more likely to be considered at “increased risk” of infectious diseases such as HIV or hepatitis C, but said with improved testing the overall risk for transplant candidates is low.
I'm torn about donating organs. How does one know the one receiving one is not to blame for the condition requiring the donation? Is this actually nothing but a massive money-making machine for medical facilities? I personally believe that, when it's my time to go, let me go.
More about this @ Organs from overdose victims may save thousands on transplant waiting list
