Can family members deny organ donation?

Signing up as an organ, eye and tissue donor means you have made the decision to donate your organs, eyes and tissues at the time of your death. Just like a will, this decision is legally binding and cannot be overridden by your family; which is why it’s so important to discuss donation with your loved ones.

Would you ever consider donating one of your kidneys to someone else?

The decision is based on factors such as the recipient’s age, health status, how long they’ve been waiting and how likely their body is to reject the available kidney. But that’s not always the case. In recent years, would-be recipients have started advertising for living donors through Facebook and other websites.

Can my family override organ donation?

If relatives object, nurses will encourage them to accept their loved one’s decision, and make it clear that they do not have the legal right to override it. However, in practice, if a family still refuses, the donation does not go ahead.

Can your family decide to donate your organs?

Deciding to donate your organs is an enormous gift. If you are in an accident and are declared legally dead, a member of the organ procurement organization (OPO) must obtain consent from your family to donate your organs.

Can a husband donate a kidney to his wife?

You don’t have to be related to someone to donate a kidney to them. In fact, one in four living organ donors is not biologically related to the recipient (the person who receives a donated organ). Spouses, in-laws, close friends, church members, and even members of the same community can all be living donors.

Is it smart to donate a kidney?

A large study of the long-term effects of kidney donation had good news for people who donate kidneys. Doctors reported that living kidney donors can expect to live full, healthy lives. Their long term survival rate was similar to non-donors and they did not have an increased risk of kidney failure.

Can I give my wife my kidney?

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