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In reply to the discussion: Should everyone automatically be an organ donor unless they opt out? [View all]Texasgal
(17,059 posts)27. You still are not getting it.
You cannot BUY an organ.
yes, if you have money you can increase your chances but there is no guarantees. You still have to follow the same protocol as everyone else.
Organs are not for sale in America. Period.
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Should everyone automatically be an organ donor unless they opt out? [View all]
True Dough
Jan 2017
OP
And they have money. So if I need a heart and have the money I can certainly improve my chances
doc03
Jan 2017
#25
It's been a few years and I remembered some of the facts wrong but here you go
NWCorona
Jan 2017
#48
Or I could get your kidney, but hey that's cool if you want to bury it in the ground when you croak
NightWatcher
Jan 2017
#19
Transplant is a specialty. Transplant surgeons aren't making those decisions because they aren't
LeftyMom
Jan 2017
#57