Monday, August 20, 2012

Mom seeks heart transplant for autistic son


A Pennsylvania woman whose autistic son was not recommended for a heart transplant said she wants to bring more attention to the decision-making process so that those with ailments or disabilities are not passed over without careful consideration.

Karen Corby said Thursday that her son Paul, now 23 was denied a heart transplant from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania last summer over what it said were concerns about his "psychiatric issues" and "autism", among other factors

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