I am a registered organ donor but I heard you have to register seperately to be a tissue donator or anything else besides organs. Also, about donating your body to science- do they take just anyone or if you have medical problems are you disqualified? This is really something I would like to do. Any information is appreciated.
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I think it depends on your state...I know that on my drivers license (MI), I can check boxes that say "organ" and "tissue" so EMS would know...as far as, like, a national registry, I'm not sure. As for donating your body, I'm pretty sure they'd take non-perfect ones, too...might help give them more of an insight to certain diseases, you know?
Right. Thanks. I have type 2 diabetes, celiac disease, multiple ulcers, and a hiatal hernia. And I am only 20...
Quoting beadingmom17:I think it depends on your state...I know that on my drivers license (MI), I can check boxes that say "organ" and "tissue" so EMS would know...as far as, like, a national registry, I'm not sure. As for donating your body, I'm pretty sure they'd take non-perfect ones, too...might help give them more of an insight to certain diseases, you know?
I love my girls, Madison and Isabelle and my husband Sam more than anything in this world! :)
I'm not positive about all medical problems but some they do actually appreciate.....we donated our dd's heart for research because she died from complex heart defects and we hope for better odds for families like ours someday. We also gave her lungs to research because of problems that arose during her care.
I'm sure its the same for other med. conditions so that they could study it further.....my friend donated almost all of her dd's organs for research in hopes they'll find a reason and hope for families like hers, her dd death was categorized as SUDC-sudden unexplained death in children.
As far as organ donor most of the time (state laws vary) your next of kin has to actually give permission for it. It doesn't matter what is on your liscence. At that point they can say yes to some organs/tissues and no to others. And of course the organs/tissues have to be useable. For example you said you were diabetic-- chances are that your pancreas would not be useable and maybe not your kidneys (because of the extra work they have to do in a diabetic person). And then the cause of death actually has a lot to do with determining if a person is eligible to be a donor.
As far as donating your body to science. I don't know about everywhere because no one does things the same way. But my dad donated his body upon his death. He actually had everything done before he died, but he knew he was terminal. I honestly think he did it to save me the funeral cost. But anyway, he contacted the medical college. There was some paperwork (I did have to sign something as next of kin) and an application. I think the only real big disqualifer is known contagious diseases like HIV or TB. He also had to allow them access to his medical records. Upon his death the funeral home contacted the medical college and then transported his body. When the college was finished, his remains were cremated and returned to me. My dad did have to pay a fee prior to being accepted to the program (I want to say it was $250).
Many years later, I actually had the chance to go to the same college that my dad donated his body to. I went with my EMS class. We were able to actually see the internal body and put everything into perspective.
I hope this helps. I really commend you for thinking of others..
Quoting Brandy.B:Right. Thanks. I have type 2 diabetes, celiac disease, multiple ulcers, and a hiatal hernia. And I am only 20...
I know as far as a diabetic being a donner the Diabetes Forecast say they it depends on the shape our organ are in when we pass if we can be a donner , I do not know about give her body to Science the article was about organ donation.
This only applies if you are unable to sign the organ donation papers. If you can sign the medical release forms than your next of kin has no say. usually only terminally ill patients get this opportunity or the ones who are told they don't have much longer to live. You can put it in your living will where no one can go against your wishes.
Quoting darcibeisheim:
As far as organ donor most of the time (state laws vary) your next of kin has to actually give permission for it. It doesn't matter what is on your liscence. At that point they can say yes to some organs/tissues and no to others. And of course the organs/tissues have to be useable. For example you said you were diabetic-- chances are that your pancreas would not be useable and maybe not your kidneys (because of the extra work they have to do in a diabetic person). And then the cause of death actually has a lot to do with determining if a person is eligible to be a donor.
As far as donating your body to science. I don't know about everywhere because no one does things the same way. But my dad donated his body upon his death. He actually had everything done before he died, but he knew he was terminal. I honestly think he did it to save me the funeral cost. But anyway, he contacted the medical college. There was some paperwork (I did have to sign something as next of kin) and an application. I think the only real big disqualifer is known contagious diseases like HIV or TB. He also had to allow them access to his medical records. Upon his death the funeral home contacted the medical college and then transported his body. When the college was finished, his remains were cremated and returned to me. My dad did have to pay a fee prior to being accepted to the program (I want to say it was $250).
Many years later, I actually had the chance to go to the same college that my dad donated his body to. I went with my EMS class. We were able to actually see the internal body and put everything into perspective.
I hope this helps. I really commend you for thinking of others..
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on Nov. 26, 2009 at 11:55 PM