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Old 2nd Jun 2006, 06:17
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Originally Posted by SASless
In the USA, the Hospital would have a standing contract with a Bizjet firm (or dedicated EMS service), have a fly team geared and trained, kit prepostioned at the airport... Helicopters would be in place at each end of the flight if needed, 24 hours per day. In most cases, organ harvesting is done and the flight begins from that location.
Yes, and the hospital would add $60,000 to your medical bill.
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