Dozens of doctors have lost patients for falsely assuming a dying patient is more likely to find a donor among those of the same race.

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Organ transplantation success can be influenced by genetic compatibility, and certain genetic markers that are important for organ matching are more commonly found within the same ethnic or racial groups. This can lead to a higher likelihood of finding a compatible donor within one's racial or ethnic group, but assuming this without proper genetic testing can lead to missed opportunities for transplantation from donors of different racial or ethnic backgrounds.

Dozens of Doctors Have Lost Patients for Falsely Assuming a Dying