[John D]

There is a point system in effect. The person who will benefit the most, with the greatest chance for success, and least chance of rejection (at least for kidneys) will usually get the organ. They are not going to give an organ to a person who will probably reject it, even if they are younger or have been waiting longer.

[Scotswife]

” They are not going to give an organ to a person who will probably reject it, even if they are younger or have been waiting longer.”

OK..makes sense, if they can figure the person will reject it, it doesn’t make sense to waste it.

What do you think of the concerns about people with HepC,alcholics...etc. Should they be denied organs because of their lifestyle choices? Does that figure into the process now?
And if it does - how did Larry Hagman and Micky Mantle get livers?