Category Archives: Ruben Navarro

Illinois: Kangaroo Hearing on “Presumed Consent” Organ Donation Bill Scheduled Today

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From the Peoria Journal Star: Public can weigh in on organ donation bill Excerpt: PEORIA —A public hearing is scheduled for 3 p.m. Tuesday in Springfield to receive comment on state Sen. Dale Risinger’s bill to establish a presumed consent policy for organ donation in Illinois. Sometimes called the opt-out policy, presumed consent has been … Continue reading Illinois: Kangaroo Hearing on “Presumed Consent” Organ Donation Bill Scheduled Today →

NBC Dateline: “A Matter Of Time” (Ruben Navarro)

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When checking the blog stats this morning, I noticed a huge jump in hits yesterday.  It took me a bit to figure out why, since it’s been a few days since I’ve posted anything. It turns out that NBC Dateline broadcast a story on the death of Ruben Navarro and the trial of Dr. Hootan … Continue reading NBC Dateline: “A Matter Of Time” (Ruben Navarro) →

Mike Ervin: Ruben Navarro and Rethinking Donation of My Organs

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Most of the time when I find something online that’s relevant to the NDY blog, I pull out an excerpt and point people back to the original article. First, because it’s written by Mike Ervin, who has written pieces featured in our humor section. This piece isn’t exactly humor, but it’s something that fits with … Continue reading Mike Ervin: Ruben Navarro and Rethinking Donation of My Organs →

Jury Acquits Transplant Surgeon in Ruben Navarro Death

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Readers of this blog will be familiar with the depressing and alarming story of Ruben Navarro, who died hours after a botched attempt and a “controlled death” and organ harvesting. This occurred under a protocol still not used widely, but on the increase – labeled “donation by cardiac death (DCD).” This appears to be a … Continue reading Jury Acquits Transplant Surgeon in Ruben Navarro Death →

How many states does it take before we’re not “blown away” by nursing board scandals?

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Yesterday’s post discussed the LA Times article revealing that dozens of nurses in California with criminal convictions have valid licenses to practice in the state. One expert said they were “blown away” by the information, meaning she was surprised, I guess. Turns out my suggestion that similar stories could be waiting in other states is … Continue reading How many states does it take before we’re not “blown away” by nursing board scandals? →