Donor Myths
If I am admitted to the hospital and they are aware that I have signed a donor
card, I will not be treated as aggressively because of the need for organs.
The decision to sign a donor card will in no way affect the level of medical
care for sick or injured person. The team of doctors and nurses involved in
treating the patient is not involved with the transplant/recovery team, which is
called in only after death has occurred or is imminent.
My religious beliefs prevent me from considering organ donation.
Major religions support organ donation. In fact, the Rabbinical Council of
America has approved organ donation and Pope John Paul II referred to organ
donation as an act of great love.
Organ transplants can be "bought" by the wealthy and powerful.
Organs are computer matched according to compatibility of donor and recipient
tissues, determined by various tests, waiting time, and the medical need of the
recipient. Social or financial data are not part of the computer database and,
therefore, are not factors in the determination of who receives an organ.
The body is often mutilated to obtain organs and tissues.
There is no marring of the body during organ or tissue recovery. The organs
and tissue are removed with dignity, in a sterile surgical procedure like that
performed on a living patient.
If a person donates his organs or tissue, a normal funeral service cannot be
held.
Funeral arrangements are not delayed by organ and/or tissue donation. If an
unusual set of circumstances occurs and a slight delay is necessary, permission
is sought from the family first. Additionally, since the body is not disfigured,
a traditional, even open casket service is possible.
The donor's family has to pay for the recovery of organs.
There is never a charge to the family of the donor for organ recovery. All
associated costs are paid by the organ procurement organization.
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