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Organ donation occurs when a healthy organ or tissue is allowed to be removed legally, either via the donor’s consent or in the event of death, with approval by the next of kin.
A person, living or dead, who provides an organ is called a Donor, while the person into whom the organ will be transplanted is the Recipient.
Benefits of Organ Donation
- You become a Life Saver
- You give the recipient a second chance at life
- Responsibility towards mankind
- Living to watch the good effects of the notable act
- It helps the grieving process knowing your organ/loved ones organ saved lives/can save a life
MYTHS AND FACTS
Myth – I have a medical condition, so I can’t be a donor.
Fact – Anyone, regardless of age or medical history, can sign up to be a donor. The transplant team will determine at an individual’s time of death whether donation is possible.
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Myth – I’m too old to be a donor.
Fact –There’s no age limit for organ donation.
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Myth – My family won’t be able to have an open casket funeral if I’m a donor.
Fact – An open casket funeral is usually possible for organ, eye, and tissue donors. Through the entire donation process, the body is treated with care, respect, and dignity.
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Myth – My family will have to pay for the donation.
Fact – There is no cost to donors or their families for organ or tissue donation.
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Myth – Doctors don’t work with the same urgency to save your life if they know you’re an organ donor.
Fact – Your doctor is obligated to have one singular aim: to save your life.
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Myth – If I donate an organ, will I have health problems in the future?
Fact – Not necessarily. There are some organs you can give up all or part of without having long-term health issues. Your body will compensate for the missing organ or part of it e.g. Liver, Lung, Part of pancreas, Intestine.
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Myth – If you are rich or famous, you’ll be given priority on the waiting list for an organ.
Fact – Factors considered include time spent on the waiting list, severity of the condition, blood type and other pressing medical considerations.
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Myth – Doctors will take all of your organs, even if you only want to donate one.
Fact – You can specify which organs you are willing to donate. Only the organ(s) you identify will be donated.
