Organ donor's surgery death sparks questions.

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Organ donor's surgery death sparks questions.

February 5, 2014

Cohen E. CNN. April 9, 2012.

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This news article reports on errors that contributed to the death of a live organ donor and describes regulations to protect organ donors' safety.

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