OPTN Policies

OPTN (Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network) policies are rules that guide how organ donations are managed and allocated across the U.S. to ensure fairness, transparency, and medical suitability. They determine who gets an organ and when, based on factors like medical need, waiting time, and compatibility. These policies help coordinate the entire transplant system, balancing individual patient needs with ethical considerations, while aiming to save as many lives as possible and make the process equitable for all patients awaiting transplants.