EP 71: The Shocking Truth Behind Organ Donation!

Trigger Warning: Episode Involves Organ Donation Complications Information presented is alleged and under ongoing investigation. In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Erica and Nurse Jessica discuss the controversial case of Anthony "T.J." Hoover, who was declared brain dead but later showed signs of consciousness during the organ donation process. The conversation delves into the family's harrowing experience, the whistleblower accounts from medical professionals involved, and the urgent need for reform in organ donation practices. The whistleblowers share personal experiences and insights into the pressures faced by organ procurement organizations (OPOs) to meet metrics, the lack of oversight, and the potential biases in donor evaluations.

Congress is now involved in investigating the practices of organ donation organizations. 

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