Organ donation - your thoughts and views

MalteseFalcon · 30-07-2013, 22:40

I was watching Holby tonight in which there was a girl who died and they used her heart to save the life of another girl. Trouble was, the mother of the donator changed her mind and the surgeon lied to carry on with the transplant as she was emotionally involved in the case. Anyway, not the real point.

My point is this: Are you on the donor register, and if so would you want your family to respect your wishes or be selfish and refuse. And if on the list, what have you decided to donate?

Myself personally, I am donating everything that I can, obviously if they are viable. Although I wouldn't want to donate my corneas.

TheDaddy · 30-07-2013, 22:45

I am on the list but shall remove myself from it the moment it becomes opt out rather than opt in like in Wales.

rogerdraig · 30-07-2013, 22:52

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Originally Posted by TheDaddy

I am on the list but shall remove myself from it the moment it becomes opt out rather than opt in like in Wales.

I will be opting out in wales on the principle it should be my choice and i believe my family should have the right to veto based on what they think is best for the family at the time too. I have no problem with being a donor but at that stressful time it is the family who matter most to me.

As it stand my kids would be in favor but i still think it should be by choice not default.

TheDaddy · 30-07-2013, 22:59

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Originally Posted by rogerdraig

I will be opting out in wales on the principle it should be my choice and i believe my family should have the right to veto based on what they think is best for the family at the time too. I have no problem with being a donor but at that stressful time it is the family who matter most to me.

As it stand my kids would be in favor but i still think it should be by choice not default.

Exactly Roger, it's the greatest thing you can do for your fellow man and to have that right/ privilege removed in favour of simply taking them is wrong imo, if enough people aren't on the list they should stick a few more adverts on the tv or run a facebook campaign.

danielf · 30-07-2013, 23:07

They can have any bit they want. Not sure if I'd recommend the liver though.

Brain is fine. It's never been used

Pauls9 · 31-07-2013, 08:23

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Originally Posted by danielf

They can have any bit they want. Not sure if I'd recommend the liver though.

Brain is fine. It's never been used

Couldn't have put it better myself

After I've gone, my bits are of no use to me. Anyone who can benefit from something is welcome to it.

Derek · 31-07-2013, 08:27

Anyone can have anything from me they want.

I'm quite happy for it to be an opt out system instead of the current opt in. It removes the relatives having to make a decision.

denphone · 31-07-2013, 08:39

As someone who might one day need a transplant l think its a wonderful gift when people donate their organs and l agree with the last poster in that opt out system removes the relative from making a very difficult emotional decision when they are already having to come to terms with the loss of a loved one.

**Damien** · 31-07-2013, 08:56

Yeah always seems a massive waste when some people need them to live, there isn't enough for them all, and every day they're left to rot or burn upon someone's death.

tweetiepooh · 31-07-2013, 09:02

I am a donor. In fact when I die I want anything that can be used to save other lives to be used and the rest can go to research, teaching whatever as long as my family doesn't need to pay.

The donor part is easy but the other isn't. Apparently I need to arrange in advance with the unit I want to use my body. I don't want to do that as it means too much work if I move or die elsewhere. I just want it to go to the nearest "unit" wherever I am when I die, simple. If no-one wants it use it in dog food, anything. (Mmm, Soylent Green)

Taf · 31-07-2013, 12:18

MY wife wants her body donated to science. We have already made first enquiries.

I shall resist all attempts at the Welsh Assembly to get automatic right to my body.

**Damien** · 31-07-2013, 12:31

Yeah just chop me up and take what you need

I certainly wouldn't miss them.

31-07-2013, 12:43

I would like to be paid in advance the sum of £5000 and then be contractually obliged to donate at death. At least then I get a reward for it that I actually can enjoy

danielf · 31-07-2013, 12:52

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Originally Posted by tizmeinnit

I would like to be paid in advance the sum of £5000 and then be contractually obliged to donate at death. At least then I get a reward for it that I actually can enjoy

Just sell a kidney.

31-07-2013, 12:54

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Just sell a kidney.

no because that has an impact on my quality of life a reduces my lifespan would rather get paid in advance