Healthscore 806·8 metrosupdated 26m ago

Arizona Woman's 3-Year Wait for Intestine Highlights Organ Transplant System's Challenges

Katherine Screws, a Phoenix woman, faced a three-year wait for an intestine transplant after a car crash left her dependent on IV nutrition. Her experience reveals the complexities and inefficiencies of the U.S. organ transplant system, including the lack of clarity for patients navigating their options.

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