Lets debunk some urban legends

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One I've heard several times is organ donors are more likely to die from injuries sustained in car crashes than are non-organ donors.

Someone debunk plz.

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I've heard this one too from several med school friends, but never seen any stats or anything. I assume the theory is the doctors subconsciously won't try as hard to save someone if they know they're a donor.

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this one never made sense to me. "i think i'll let this guy die, because his organs could save another guy!" it makes absolutely no sense at all. you're letting one guy die to save another guy? you could just save the guy who you're letting die! only way it could possibly make sense is if the doctor had a family member or friend on the organ list.