Why it matters
The change affects families facing decisions about life support and the transplant teams involved in donation discussions. The article does not specify how the change may affect donation rates or patient outcomes.
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Transplant teams may discuss organ donation before families decide on life support
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A rule change allows transplant teams to discuss organ donation with families before they decide whether to continue life-sustaining care for a loved one, NPR reports. Such discussions were previously forbidden.
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