The Law That Killed by SavingHow a well-meaning rule led to thousands of deaths.

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When Rewards Backfire

A 1984 law designed to keep organ donation altruistic created a deadly shortage of bone marrow donors. By classifying replenishable marrow like a solid organ, the act criminalized compensation and failed to adapt to modern, less invasive donation methods. This well-intentioned policy ultimately prevented thousands from receiving life-saving transplants, revealing how outdated ethical rules can cause unintended harm.