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« on: November 19, 2011, 07:57:14 AM »
As a recipient of a transplant from a stranger, should doctors encourage transplants to a stranger?
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111115191228.htm

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« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2011, 02:34:29 PM »
No, they should not.  People should be encouraged and educated about living donation, but not by other doctors.
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