organ donation
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Organ Donation“Gift of Life”
By Brenda Huls(Student Medical Assistant)
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Information (facts)Benefits ofArguments againstMaking the wish known
Overview
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Organ donation- Harvesting a person’s organs upon death, so that another person can have a better chance at life.
- Example: Kidneys, heart, intestines, pancreas, and liver
◦Most donation are obtain through being declared brain dead
-70 million American are registered donors -
Making it clear
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controls organs
United Network for Organ Sharing, also know as (UNOS)◦maintains waiting list◦Organs are match 24 hours a day 365 days a year
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Anyone can be a potential donor regardless of age, race, or medical history
Facts
organdonor.gov
organdonor.gov
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When admitted to the hospital, the number one priority is to save your life.
-donation can only be considered after death.
90% of Americans support donation, with only 30% of them knowing the process to become a donor
U.S. federal law prohibits the purchasing or selling of organs.
Facts
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Organs that are donated are given to rich or famous people, or given to people of a specific race first.
- False, organs are matched by blood/tissue typing, organ size, medical urgency, waiting time, and geographic location.
Financial issues involved with organ donation process.
- False, families will not be charged for any costs related to the donation.
myths
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Saves lives, one person can save up to seven lives
Family members of the decease may find comfort in knowing that their love one lives on within others
Is a beautiful thing to make happen
Benefits of
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People are uneducated, about the process
Fear of organs being sold illegal
Arguments Against
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◦Amish-approves of donation to save a life, however, if the outcome is questionable they tend to shy away from doing it.
◦Gypsies-disapprove strongly, as they believe organ should be buried with the body, as the soul will maintain its self for one year after death
◦Jehovah’s witnesses- if the person makes the decision to donate organ, they must be completely drained of all blood first
Religious, Ethnic beliefs
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Tell family members- So they are aware as making
the decision upon a love ones death may be overwhelming
Place it on a drivers license or a donor card
Make a living willEven if the wish is not to donor, put it in writing
The Wish
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Examples of writing
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Become a donor yourselfPromote it through work, school, or in your community
Support UNOS’ with their effect by donating time, money, or both
What to help
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http://dteg.org/Tissue.php
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/organ-donation/FL00077
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/organ-donation-facts
http://www.organdonor.gov/Default.asp
Reference