Leading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplants
NHS Blood and Transplant's medical director says waiting lists for organ operations are unfair but leaders are not solving the issue.
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""leading to last-minute cancellations [and] unpredictable utilisation of donated organs.""
— Professor Derek Manas , Academic
""I don't think there is ever a need to cancel a transplant because of capacity issues.""
— Dr Zubir Ahmed , Politician
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NHS Blood and Transplant's medical director says waiting lists for organ operations are unfair but leaders are not solving the issue.
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