Organ donation involves harvesting organs from deceased individuals to transplant into others in need. It can save up to seven lives per donor. While 90% of Americans support donation, only 30% are registered. Organs are matched based on medical need rather than social factors. Becoming a registered donor involves discussing wishes with family and adding consent to a driver's license. Promoting donation through education and support of donation organizations can encourage more people to donate.
3. Information (facts)
Benefitsof
Arguments against
Making the wish
known
4. Organ donation
- Harvesting a person’s organs upon death, so that
another person can have a better chance at life.
- Example: Kidneys, heart, intestines, pancreas,
and liver
◦ Most donation are obtain through being
declared brain dead
-70 million American are
registered donors -
5. UnitedNetwork for Organ
Sharing, also know as (UNOS)
◦maintains waiting list
◦Organs are match 24 hours a
day 365 days a year
6. Anyone can be a potential donor regardless
of age, race, or medical history
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7. When admitted to the hospital, the number
one priority is to save your life.
-donation can only be considered after
death.
90% of Americans support donation, with
only 30% of them knowing the process to
become a donor
U.S. federal law prohibits the purchasing or
selling of organs.
8. Organs that are donated are given to rich or
famous people, or given to people of a specific
race first.
- False, organs are matched by blood/tissue
typing, organ size, medical urgency, waiting time,
and geographic location.
Financial issues involved with organ donation
process.
- False, families will not be charged for any
costs related to the donation.
9. Saves lives, one person can save
up to seven lives
Family members of the decease
may find comfort in knowing that
their love one lives on within
others
Is a beautiful thing to make
happen
11. ◦ Amish-approves of donation to save a
life, however, if the outcome is questionable they
tend to shy away from doing it.
◦ Gypsies-disapprove strongly, as they believe
organ should be buried with the body, as the soul
will maintain its self for one year after death
◦ Jehovah’s witnesses- if the person makes the
decision to donate organ, they must be completely
drained of all blood first
12. Tell family members
- So they are aware as making the
decision upon a love ones death may
be overwhelming
Place it on a drivers license or a
donor card
Make a living will
Even if the wish is not to donor, put
it in writing
13.
14. Become a donor yourself
Promote it through work,
school, or in your community
Support UNOS’ with their
effect by donating time,
money, or both