The American College of Physicians reaffirmed that physicians’ foremost duty in organ transplantation is to donor-patients, emphasizing that withdrawal of life support must remain separate from donation decisions. The guidance outlined limits on premortem interventions, reinforced fully informed consent, and addressed racial inequities and system pressures that threaten patient welfare. The ACP called for ethical stewardship and transparency to preserve trust in organ donation and transplantation.

Source: National Library of Medicine