Social support criteria in vascularized composite allotransplantation versus solid organ transplantation: Should the same ethical considerations apply?

The field of vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA) is evolving, with some procedures poised to transition from highly experimental research toward standard of care. At present, the use of social support as an eligibility criterion for VCA candidacy is at the discretion of individual VCA p...

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Main Authors: Laura L. Kimberly, Ogechukwu C. Onuh, Erika Thys, Eduardo D. Rodriguez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1055503/full