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Sexual orientation and gender identity in organ and tissue donation and transplantation

Nature Reviews Nephrology volume 19, pages 357–358 (2023)Cite this article

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Specific policies embedded in organ and tissue donation and transplantation systems discriminate against sexual orientation- and gender identity-diverse populations, restricting or excluding the use of donated organs and tissues. Revision of these policies is needed to promote equity and increase the supply of high-quality organs and tissues for those who need them.

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  1. Transplant Manitoba, Gift of Life Program, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

    Murdoch Leeies

  2. Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

    Murdoch Leeies

  3. Section of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

    Murdoch Leeies

  4. Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

    Emily Christie & David Collister

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Leeies, M., Christie, E. & Collister, D. Sexual orientation and gender identity in organ and tissue donation and transplantation. Nat Rev Nephrol 19, 357–358 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41581-023-00711-2

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