Who determines the medical suitability of the patient for organ donation?
a. The organ procurement organization (OPO) coordinator
b. The patient's family
c. The admitting health care provider
d. The transplant team
A
Determining medical suitability is solely the responsibility of the OPO. Speaking to the family about donation is also the responsibility of the OPO unless designated requestors at the hospital have been trained to do so.
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