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organ allocation algorithm

An organ allocation algorithm is a fair system used to decide who receives a donated organ, like a kidney or liver. It considers factors such as the patient's medical urgency, how well the organ matches their body, and how long they've been waiting. The goal is to maximize the chances of success and fairness, ensuring organs go to those in most urgent need with the best compatibility. This process helps make transplantation equitable, transparent, and based on medical criteria rather than subjective choices.