Specific policies embedded in organ and tissue donation and transplantation systems discriminate against sexual orientation- and gender identity-diverse populations, restricting or excluding the use of donated organs and tissues. Revision of these policies is needed to promote equity and increase the supply of high-quality organs and tissues for those who need them.
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Leeies, M., Christie, E. & Collister, D. Sexual orientation and gender identity in organ and tissue donation and transplantation. Nat Rev Nephrol 19, 357–358 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41581-023-00711-2
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