Nation must face organ donation in a meaningful way

Article Abstract:

The U.S. must develop an efficient way to ensure that potential cadaveric organ donors can make their wishes known and their organs available. A reluctance to confront the family of a loved one who has recently passed away and the failure of many individuals to indicate their desires about organ donation have resulted in a significant shortage of available organs. In 1997, 48,000 people are on waiting lists for organs, with only 4,000 organ donors available. Three possible options for facilitating organ donation exist: "presumed consent", "required request" and "mandated choice".

Medical Services NEC, Other Ambulatory Health Care Services, Management, Column, Medical care, Medical professions, Donation of organs, tissues, etc., Tissue donation

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Consumer-directed health care

Article Abstract:

A consumer driven health care plan is suggested by a diverse group of business leaders and public officials to transform the physician's role. It is recommended to empower patients to take charge, develop ways to spread information about treatment efficacy, provide quality and price.

United States, Management dynamics, Services information, Services, Health care industry, Physician and patient, Physician-patient relations, Patient satisfaction

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