title: Problems persist with organ donations.
abstract: A growing gap between the number of patients awaiting a transplant and the number of organs donated is forcing federal officials to try to improve the system of organ sharing among hospitals. Some professionals say tampering with the system could worsen the organ shortage. Others argue that a broader system of sharing would benefit everyone.
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authors: Lutz
mesh_terms: D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000639:trends*; D009313:National Health Programs; D014015:Tissue Banks / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009927:Tissue and Organ Procurement / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States; D014850:Waiting Lists