i was chatting with boyfriend last night cos there as advert about it,he said he wouldnt do it,is that selfish?
2007-11-15 20:36:56 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
I don't think anyone can say it's selfish because it's a personal decision, but i know that when i pass away i'd love to think that i could pass on the gift of eyesight or improve someones life..
At the end of the day, i won't need them and i'd rather someone got the use of them than the organs be some worms dinner..
2007-11-15 20:48:02 · answer #1 · answered by John W 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am on the register and am also planning to do a live kidney donation for a close friend of mine (as long as the compatibility tests come back ok).
Everybody has the right to decide whether they want to donate or not.
There was a time when I said ' no I don't want to donate after I die', it was only when my friend became ill that I realised what donation (alive or dead) could do for somebody else.
There may come a time when he changes his mind, he may not. That is his decision.
2007-11-16 12:27:30 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a doner - I've been a doner card carrier since I was 16 and even years before that I had told my mum that I wanted my organs donated if I died.
My childhood best friend's dad was a kidney patient - he eventually got a doner kidney and it made a massive massive difference to his and his family's lives. He had only been given a couple of months to live before the kidney was found - that was 13 years ago and he's alive and kicking.
In my personal opinion, I don't think there are enough organ doners in this world.
2007-11-16 04:48:10 · answer #3 · answered by Taloollah 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's selfish, after all! It could be him lying in a hospital bed gasping out his last breath for a set of lungs! I have given permission on my driving licence for all my organs to be donated in the case of my death. If I save just one life! Then it will be worth it! Have a great day.
2007-11-16 04:50:48 · answer #4 · answered by wheeliebin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I definitely believe in organ donation, you have no use for your body when you die, so why should someone else not benefit from a better quality of life?
I think the government should adopt an opt out scheme for organ donation, then you have to conciously decide not to donate, otherwise it is automatic.
2007-11-16 10:33:21 · answer #5 · answered by Kerry K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone has their own opinions on organ donation. On a personal note, I'm all for organ donation, once I've gone they're no use to me and if they can be used to help someone else live a life they deserve to that's good.
2007-11-16 05:21:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, without a moments hesitation. Got an organ donor card as soon as I was 18 and am on the register.
2007-11-16 04:40:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have been registered as an organ donor since my 18th birthday but I still wouldn't call your boyfriend selfish. It's his choice!
2007-11-16 05:57:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I would and am on the register for it. Your boyfriend may not want to do it for a number of reasons that is not selfish as he may have genuine fears.
2007-11-16 04:41:23 · answer #9 · answered by j.pee69 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
some religions believe that the body is a temple and to donate your organs is destructive to that and that you need to be buried undisturbed...they have a right to believe that
I would donate my organs as i don't feel that way but i would not call someone who did feel that way selfish
2007-11-16 04:41:36 · answer #10 · answered by little78lucky 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋