title: Anonymous donation: a transplant center's experience.
abstract: As demands for organs increase, transplant centers are now considering alternative resources. This paper looks at the experiences of one kidney transplant center as it developed its anonymous donor protocol. The authors review the historical use of living donors and discuss why the program initially considered this type of donor. The team members and the decision-making process are identified, including ethical dilemmas confronted by the team. Finally, the protocol and anticipated concerns are presented.
authors.affiliation: South Dakota Renal Transplant Center of Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls, SD, USA.
authors.forename: Heather
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Mitzel
authors.forename: Michele
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Snyders
mesh_terms: D002102:Cadaver; D005190:Family; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney; D019520:Living Donors / Q000523:psychology / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D009927:Tissue and Organ Procurement / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards