> The rules against paying donors in many countries can cause problems. Some people with very rare bloodtypes are in high demand. When someone needs that rare b

> The rules against paying donors in many countries can cause problems. Some people with very rare bloodtypes are in high demand. When someone needs that rare blood we could at least cover the traveling expenses needed to bring in the willing donor. But that just isnt allowed For plasma, most countries meet their unfulfilled demand in part by buying plasma from the US. That isn't allowed for all other forms of tissue, though, so the shortages for rare matches remain. This literally costs lives.