title: Political and legal aspects of transplantation.
abstract: Each year, the number of people in this country waiting for life-saving transplantation grows, spurred on by increased survival rates. This article discusses the multiple factors influencing transplantation and the selection of recipients, including political, legal, and economic aspects.
authors.forename: P L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Powers
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Luquire
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D017048:Health Care Costs; D006801:Humans; D007348:Insurance, Health; D008297:Male; D016377:Organ Transplantation / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards; D011057:Politics; D014481:United States