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2.65sDr. Hartman, this was just too close a call.
1.62sNext time, we could be too late.
7.94sSuppose he's stuck somewhere, or... Or he's trapped in an elevator or God knows what else? He could die! He needs a new kidney now!
1.9sWell, as I said, Mrs. Griffin, he's on a list,
2.07sbut there are a lot of people ahead of him.
2.29sWell, what are the chances of getting him moved up the list?
3.44sHonestly, not great. It could be months before he can get a transplant.
4.34sUnless you know someone who's a compatible organ match and would be willing to donate one of theirs.
2.53sI'll do it. He could have one of my kidneys.
2.25sWell, we always check spouse records for compatibility.
1.7sI'm afraid you're not a match.
4.15sBut it turns out you are a match for a little girl who's dying in that next room over there.
3.25sOh, well, how 'bout we concentrate on this family, Doctor?
1.68sWell, the only other option is your children.
2.23sNo, I won't put the kids through that.
1.54sWell, then I don't know what else to do.
3.34sYou'll just have to roll the dice and hope a kidney comes through soon.
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1.9sWell, what about me?
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1.97sIs that possible, Doctor?
1.85sWell, I suppose.