Surge in Organ Donation Refusals in France Following U.S. Incident

A report of an American patient waking from a coma before organ harvesting has led to increased skepticism in France.

French organ donation refusals have increased tenfold after reports of a controversial U.S. medical incident.
The incident involved a U.S. patient declared brain dead who reportedly awoke before organ harvesting, causing public alarm.
The French Agency of Biomedicine warns that such an incident is impossible in France due to stringent medical protocols.
French medical procedures for declaring brain death involve multiple doctors and rigorous imaging tests to ensure accuracy.
French authorities stress the importance of verified information, noting the impact on thousands awaiting transplants.