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Allocation of deceased donor kidneys: A review of international practices
Author(s) -
Lee Darren,
Kanellis John,
Mulley William R
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
nephrology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.752
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 1440-1797
pISSN - 1320-5358
DOI - 10.1111/nep.13548
Subject(s) - equity (law) , medicine , resource allocation , balance (ability) , scarcity , kidney transplantation , health care rationing , transplantation , intensive care medicine , microeconomics , economic growth , surgery , economics , management , law , physical therapy , health care , political science
The demand for kidney transplantation continues to exceed the availability of deceased donor kidneys. Balancing the overarching principles of the optimal use of (utility) and equal access to (equity) this scarce resource requires a sophisticated allocation system. This review will examine how various factors are addressed in allocation systems around the world to strike a balance between utility and equity.