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Should patients receive transplants if sick from diseases of lifestyles?
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∙ 13y ago
It is not usually argued that they should not have the oppertunity to have a transplant, but some believe that they should have to cover the costs themselves. Critria in place on transplant waiting lists already covers "who" should get the transplant when an organ becomes available. The criteria is updated regularly and is perfectly fair - therefore it is not right to 'ban' someone from having a transplant before they are one the waiting list if they have a reasonable expectation of getting better. For example, alcoholic's awaiting liver transplants have to meet exta criteria before being considered fit enough to put on the waiting list. This extra criteria is designed to ensure that they are likely to take care of the transplanted organ. e.g they are required to prove they have been alcohol-free for six months before being considered. However it is completely unfair to 'ban' them altogether.
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