Does the UK’s liver transplant matching algorithm systematically exclude younger patients?

Predictive algorithms in liver transplantation in the UK are scrutinized for biases, particularly against younger patients. The algorithm, which calculates a Transplant Benefit Score based on a five-year survival prediction, inadvertently prioritizes older patients. A Financial Times investigation highlights the ethical and technical flaws in this system. Despite public and professional concerns, challenging transparency and public participation in refining these algorithms remain significant issues.