Health Minute: Organ Donation Myth Debunked




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Summary: An organ donation from a single person can save the lives of up to eight other people. But one of the reasons that keep people from becoming a donor is the misconception that once doctors know you’re a donor, they are less likely to try and save your life. On this <i>Health Minute</i>, <a href="http://healthcare.utah.edu/fad/mddetail.php?physicianID=u0817533">Dr. Jeffrey Campsen</a>, organ transplant surgeon at University of Utah Health, explains the protections in place for an organ donor.