and can specify what organs get donated to who....not that i'm gonna care when i'm dead but it just seems to make more sense that someone younger than 40 get a heart than someone above 60.
2007-01-18 00:20:13 · 7 answers · asked by sexy joker 6 in Health ➔ Other - Health
http://www.organdonor.gov/
You can print a card there and specify which organs you want to donate or "as needed" As to where they go, my understanding is that the transplant center decides as much by "best match" to avoid rejection than any other factor. I don't believe they offer you the option to tell them "where" or generallly "who" to donate to.
(been carrying a card for years; you should also "Check off" your dr. license if your state offers the option. )
2007-01-18 00:25:38 · answer #1 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing you have to do is make sure that on your license it says you are a organ donor. As far as you saying who can have the organs and who can not the only thing you can do is have a will drawn up. But all that is not necessary, because you can bet that your organs would go to the best candidate first. That is why there is such a long waiting list for people who are needing a organ transplant. You do not have to worry about an elderly person getting your organs when the youngest and healthiest patients are the only ones thought of for transplants. Hope this helped :)
2007-01-18 00:26:40 · answer #2 · answered by myfamilyiseverything 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In many states all you have to do is check that box on your driver's license and that will do the trick. They ask you if you wish to be an organ donor when you renew your license.
Always make sure your family understands your wishes, however. If you were to die in an accident and your wishes aren't clear then there could be some unnecessary heartbreak when someone wants to bury you "whole". Heaven knows we need the organs down here...don't take them with you.
The Transplant Alliance in your area will determine who is the best candidate for your organs, the organs go to the sickest people who are seen to have the best possibility for a good outcome with the organs available. You won't have any choice in the matter, sorry.
2007-01-18 00:27:15 · answer #3 · answered by vamedic4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In our state, you check off organ donor on the renewal for your driver's license.
If you have a large teaching hospital or university, you can inquire there, too.
2007-01-18 00:27:58 · answer #4 · answered by ne11 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a look on the back your drivers license. it was there when i lived in NY. when i register in another state i signed up when i got my new license.
2007-01-18 00:28:58 · answer #5 · answered by delphis49 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your DMV and get a donner application card fill it out and send it in and then it will be put on your drivers license
2007-01-18 00:35:30 · answer #6 · answered by slp9209 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some states have registries; to find out if your state does, go to:
2007-01-18 10:33:38 · answer #7 · answered by keengrrl76 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋