JAMA 1.19.08, NIH
Today many organ transplant patients have a new lease on life. Many organs are needed: heart, kidney, liver, lungs, pancreas, and intestines. Other body tissues are also needed: cornea, heart valves, and skin.
You say which organs and tissues you want to donate.
STEPS TO TAKE
1. Tell your family and doctor.
2. Fill out the back of your driver license and also a donor card.
3. Make 5 copies and give one to your doctor, your lawyer, your family, your glove compartment and your wallet.
4. Give someone power of attorney to make medical decisions for you when you are incapacitate. It may be your doctor, friend, or family member.
5. Make a living will and also an advance care directive. These legal documents state your wishes in case you can’t communicate.
CONDITIONS
1. Being a donor does not change how an emergency treatment would be handled. The emphasis is always to save your life.
2. Your donations go to those with severe illnesses who are on a waiting list. Medical factors are rated. No one gets a jump on the list because of being rich or being a celebrity. Today elderly get transplants of damaged organs from elderly patients.
GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE TO SOMEONE IN NEED
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