SAGE News Clips: Waiting for Organ DonorsThis video discusses the issues faced by Americans waiting for donor organs. Dr. Raymond Givens discusses his study, which found that the wealthy are more likely to receive organs for transplant. Experts attribute these findings to the ability of wealthy patients to travel and get listed on multiple states' transplant lists. While patient Steve Taibbi says he is traveling from New York to California because he is worried he will not survive long enough to receive a second heart transplant. The United Network for Organ Sharing reports that they are invested in addressing the geographic inequalities organ recipients face while waiting for a transplant.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 324,
and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Which of the following is NOT true of "multiple listings"?
A. Placing your name on more than one organ wait list reduces the likelihood of dying while waiting for a kidney by 10%.
B. Placing your name on more than one organ wait list is technically illegal, though still pursued by many Americans who have the means.
C. The United Organ Sharing Network in charge of the nation's transplants acknowledges the inequities in the current system.
D. There are more organs available in some states than others.
Answer: B
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