Who can be a donor?
Anyone from a child to an old person. Even if you have had a serious illness in the past, you can still become a donor under the right circumstances.
Can people buy or sell organs?
No. The "Transplantation of Human Organs Act" prohibits any commercial dealings in organs and makes this a punishable offence.
Who will receive the organs?
Recipients are chosen on the grounds of need, longest waiting time and by blood group and if necessary, by tissue characteristics. There is a waiting list for organ transplants because demand exceeds supply.
Are there any religious objections to organ donations?
Most of the religious groups support the concept of organ donation. However if you have any doubt you can discuss it with your spiritual or religious leader.
How does the brain death occur?
Brain death usually results from a severe brain injury or brain haemorrhage which causes all the brain activity to stop. This can happen after a major road accident or a bleeding in the brain due to stroke.
What are the options facing the family of a brain dead person?
A series of tests have to be completed before brain death is declared by a panel of medical experts. During this period the patient's vital organs are kept functioning using support systems. The decision to disconnect them lies with the family. However, opting to donate eyes, kidneys, liver, pancreas, heart and heart valves to those in dire need of them can turn tragedy into triumph. By giving another life a second chance.
How quickly should organ transplant take place?
Anybody who meets the medical criteria can donate their organs by signing a donor card that states their wish. This signed donor card is a legal document and doctors can retrieve organs and tissues after death provided there is no objection on the part of close relatives. Which is why it is so important to let your family know your feelings regarding this.
Can organs also be donated by healthy living people?
Anybody who meets the medical criteria can donate their organs by signing a donor card that states their wish. This signed donor card is a legal document and doctors can retrieve organs and tissues after death provided there is no objection on the part of close relatives. Which is why it is so important to let your family know your feelings regarding this.
Anyone from a child to an old person. Even if you have had a serious illness in the past, you can still become a donor under the right circumstances.
Can people buy or sell organs?
No. The "Transplantation of Human Organs Act" prohibits any commercial dealings in organs and makes this a punishable offence.
Who will receive the organs?
Recipients are chosen on the grounds of need, longest waiting time and by blood group and if necessary, by tissue characteristics. There is a waiting list for organ transplants because demand exceeds supply.
Are there any religious objections to organ donations?
Most of the religious groups support the concept of organ donation. However if you have any doubt you can discuss it with your spiritual or religious leader.
How does the brain death occur?
Brain death usually results from a severe brain injury or brain haemorrhage which causes all the brain activity to stop. This can happen after a major road accident or a bleeding in the brain due to stroke.
What are the options facing the family of a brain dead person?
A series of tests have to be completed before brain death is declared by a panel of medical experts. During this period the patient's vital organs are kept functioning using support systems. The decision to disconnect them lies with the family. However, opting to donate eyes, kidneys, liver, pancreas, heart and heart valves to those in dire need of them can turn tragedy into triumph. By giving another life a second chance.
How quickly should organ transplant take place?
Anybody who meets the medical criteria can donate their organs by signing a donor card that states their wish. This signed donor card is a legal document and doctors can retrieve organs and tissues after death provided there is no objection on the part of close relatives. Which is why it is so important to let your family know your feelings regarding this.
Can organs also be donated by healthy living people?
Anybody who meets the medical criteria can donate their organs by signing a donor card that states their wish. This signed donor card is a legal document and doctors can retrieve organs and tissues after death provided there is no objection on the part of close relatives. Which is why it is so important to let your family know your feelings regarding this.