Facts About Organ Donation

As we wait for science to provide us with all the organs we need, let’s look at a few of the facts of organ donation.

1. If you sign an organ donor card you indicate your wish to be a donor. At the time of death, however, your next of kin will still be asked to sign a consent form for the donation. If you are interested in being an organ donor be sure to discuss your wishes with your family members so they can be aware of your wishes before that moment arrives.

2. There are about 2000 new patients per month added to the already staggering 40,000 + awaiting organ transplants in the United States.

3. About one-third of the patients who are on the list for heart, liver and lung transplants die while waiting because of the lack of available organs.