title: The alternative Iranian model of living renal transplantation.
abstract: The experience of the Iranian model should be carefully considered by those who suggest a pilot trial of a regulated market in organ sales. Mahdavi-Mazdeh's candid report makes clear that a fixed price as the basis of regulation is not possible. Iran is proceeding with an independent program of deceased organ donation in cities such as Shiraz. Mahdavi-Mazdeh's report is encouraging for the prospect of a revitalized expansion of deceased donation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA. Francis_delmonico@neob.org
authors.forename: Francis L
authors.initials: FL
authors.lastname: Delmonico
mesh_terms: D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000458:organization & administration*; D054625:Healthcare Disparities / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000601:surgery*; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D019520:Living Donors / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D017146:Models, Organizational; D009927:Tissue and Organ Procurement / Q000458:organization & administration*