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The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation

In the early 19th century, the German scientist and poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe published his celebrated drama entitled Faust, A Tragedy. In this drama, Faust, frustrated by his inability to gain infinite knowledge, strikes a deal with the demon, Mephistopheles. In doing so, while Faust is pursuing his ambitions, tragedy befalls his beloved ones, which leaves him unfulfilled. Such a Faustian bargain is an example of intended good that results in less ideal outcomes.

The new tiered allocation system for heart transplantation in the United States—a Faustian bargain