OPTN/UNOS Policy

The OPTN/UNOS Policy governs how organs from deceased and living donors are allocated to patients on the transplant waitlist. Its goal is to ensure fair, equitable, and transparent distribution based on medical need, urgency, compatibility, and time spent waiting. The policy considers factors like blood type, tissue match, geographic location, and clinical urgency to maximize successful transplant outcomes and maximize fairness among patients. It is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect medical advances and ethical standards, helping ensure organs are allocated in a way that is just, efficient, and respectful of donor and recipient rights.