Liver transplants from MAiD donors show outcomes comparable to standard donations

Study promotes liver transplants from Canadian euthanasia victims

From LifeSiteNews By Clare Marie Merkowsky A new study encourages transplants from euthanasia donors, saying that harvesting the organs of people killed by euthanasia has a ‘real impact’ on organ supply. A concerning new study shows that liver transplants from euthanasia donors yield similar results as those from other donations, a finding that could increase pressure to euthanize vulnerable Canadians. On October 26, the Journal of Hepatology pu…

Liver transplants from MAiD donors show outcomes comparable to standard donations

Organ donation following medical assistance in dying (MAiD), also known as euthanasia, is a relatively new practice both in North America and worldwide.

Liver transplantation utilising grafts donated after medical assistance in dying is feasible and has outcomes comparable to standard donation

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