Why can I not donate my organs upon my death? I have my card, my D.L., and a statement in my med. records stating my desire to be a donor. Problem is I found out that I do NOT have the right to donate them. It is up to my NEXT OF KIN to actually decide if my organs will be donated, and they are NOT required to follow my wishes..Why is this the case? I have called attorneys and received this same information. I live in Mississippi. What can I do as my family is against organ donation and I want to be a donor???
2007-12-13
02:50:17
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4 answers
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carmeliasue
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Politics & Government
➔ Law & Ethics
It wouldn't do any good to have it in a will as donation has to be done as soon as possible following death.
2007-12-13
02:51:27 ·
update #1
I'm 42, and DMV does NOT make any type contract. All they can do is state my wishes on my D.L....already done that.
2007-12-13
03:02:58 ·
update #2
I have all possible forms filled out and in place. The problem is that they are NOT ENFORCEABLE. It is still up to my next of kin to consent, and they had stated that they will NOT as they do not agree with organ donation.
2007-12-13
03:17:13 ·
update #3