A Death at Duke

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Last month, a 17-year-old girl died at Duke University Medical Center after receiving a heart–lung transplant from an incompatible donor. Her blood type was O, the donor's was A, and the mismatch was not recognized until after the transplant operation was over. In rare situations, ABO-incompatible transplantations have been performed intentionally. But in this case it was not intentional. A severe rejection reaction and multiple complications followed, and the patient died. The tragic event became a national news story. When a medical mistake receives this much attention, it affects the medical profession and even public policy.The patient's story was . . .

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