When making allocation decisions for organ transplantation, physicians should not consider non-medical factors, such as socioeconomic and/or immigration status, except to the extent that they are clinically relevant.
Given the lifesaving potential of organ transplants, as a profession, physicians should:
- Make efforts to increase the supply of organs for transplantation.
- Strive to reduce and overcome non-clinical barriers to transplantation access.
- Advocate for health care entities to provide greater and more equitable access to organ transplants for all who could benefit.
AMA Principles of Medical Ethics: I, III, V
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