How do you feel about?

Question

Organ Donation and carrying a donor card.

Can I ask Artytype if........... you needed an organ transplant or face Imminent death would you accept a transplant?

Answer 1

I think giving someone else life after your death is an amazing thing.

I cannot really see why people would not be for it as it is effectively saving someone's life.

I suppose people have their reasons and I am not against personal choice but I think having the scheme where someone actually has to opt out would be a great idea as people can opt out if they wish (maintaining personal choice) but lots of lifes are saved by transplants - its got to be a win-win scenario.

Answer 2

If someone feels they want to donate their organs to help another person live, they should have the right to do it. If a family member dies, the thought of them having bits cut out is appalling as you are still so raw and grieveing. But if the boot was on the other foot and a family member was desperate for an organ to save their life, you would be willing a donor to be found. It's a tough one but when you're gone - that's it. If you can give life back to someone else that has to be good doesn't it?

Answer 3

I am more than happy to give any part of myself once I'm gone and always carry my donor card. Though unfortunately I doubt the docs could actually use any of my organs to transplant - they're already too far gone! But I'm also happy to donate to medical science,too....

Answer 4

I used to carry a Donor Card, but my wife doesn't like the idea of organ donation so it would have been pointless. With the change in the rules, I might start carrying one again (next time my wife pisses me off over something :-| ).

Answer 5

Organ donation is a private decision and up to the individual alone. I carry my donor card and yes signed it as well. What a beautiful gift.

Answer 6

I think that organs should normally be donated if they are suitable, but I also think there should be a really clear and simple way of saying you don't want it done, because it's not for everyone (basically an opt-out system, rather than an opt-in system like we have now). I also think that family members shouldn't be able to prevent organs being taken for donation from a person who has already agreed to it.

Answer 7

The law is changing and selfish family members cannot stop doctors removing parts previously pledged by the deceased. If you want to seriously donate your parts to save lives then go ahead and pledge them. People die everyday from lack of organ donors. There should be a space on passports and driving licences, to say you want to donate. I vote a big yes to donor cards.

Answer 8

I'm on the donor register though I haven't got a card (note to self must do that!) I think it's a great idea because you can give life to people who would otherwise die needlessly. Though there is a moral issue that annoys me- Why should my healthy lungs be put into a smoker so that they can ruin mine too? especially when there are people will illnesses NOT self inflicted still waiting for transplants!
Still, I won't care when I'm dead so it doesn't matter lol

Answer 9

Good, do it. Not enough Organ Donor card holders. Do it voluntarily before they try to bring in automatic "donor" status, unless you opt out (basicly, Organ No-Donation Cards!) due to lack of organ donations.

Answer 10

If I want to my body donated to science after I die, which is the cheapest and most non-Christian way to deal with death, then I can't be an organ donor.