Changing the method of consent to increase the numbers of deceased donors in Saudi Arabia: the autonomy paradox [version 4; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations, 3 not approved]

Background In Saudi Arabia, the gap between the demand for and availability of organs persists, with a total of 13,731 patients on the waiting list in 2019. Family refusal is a major obstacle limiting donation since their consent must be obtained prior to the retrieval of organs. The cause of family...

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Published in:F1000Research
Main Authors: Deema AL Shawan, Heba AlNujaidi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2025-03-01
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Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/11-53/v4