Each year Americans who live with a terminal illness receive a precious gift, a second chance at life they would not have otherwise. This gift comes from those who have made a critical decision, to donate their organs to save another life.Potential organ donors can be of any age or race. They may be people we know like our loved ones and friends. Sharing this important decision to donate their organs or tissue with family members insures that arrangements can be made if needed. Be assured that
medical community is committed to saving lives of their patients admitted to hospital in an emergency. The Indiana Donor Choice Law allows a medical professional to carry out your wishes without family consent. Every attempt is made before hand to inform your family of your decision upon your death. Donating organs or tissue will not affect funeral arrangements either. Your appearance will remain intake for traditional services.
Those under 18 who want to become donors will need their parent or guardians consent first. Donor cards are available at your local license branch. These cards are signed by you and two other witnesses, and indicate whether you want to make an organ donation.
Specific organs may be chosen like Kidney, liver, lungs, pancreas, heart, or intestines. In addition to tissue such as eyes, heart valves, tendons, bone, skin, or veins.
These gifts can help save another Americans life.
Each day hundreds of Americans across nation are added to list transplant waiting list, including children. Recipients of a donation are treated equally regardless of financial status. Before medical staff make a decision, severity of a patient's illness and other medical issues are considered carefully for each potential recipient of an organ or tissue donation. Some of those on list unfortunately will not receive an organ gift in time.
