wug wrote:
RoloLolo wrote:
Then again, I live in the US thankfully where that idea is a myth.
There were a couple incidents in Norway recently which sparked controversy and further investigation.
leakedstrawberry wrote:
yeah i am
for those thinking of being one; you really should. it helps others that absolutely needs organs to survive.
there's only one "downside" to being a donor. or someone thinks it is..
if you're in a life-threatening accident, the doctors might not try to save you if they see the card and proof you're a donor. IT DOESNT ALWAYS HAPPEN, but they might ask guardians (if you're under 18 ) if they can rather use your organs instead.
some hospitals will do this if they think your chance of surviving might not be the best at all
You have to be on a ventilator and considered brain dead before the transplant team is even notified.yeah i am
for those thinking of being one; you really should. it helps others that absolutely needs organs to survive.
there's only one "downside" to being a donor. or someone thinks it is..
if you're in a life-threatening accident, the doctors might not try to save you if they see the card and proof you're a donor. IT DOESNT ALWAYS HAPPEN, but they might ask guardians (if you're under 18 ) if they can rather use your organs instead.
some hospitals will do this if they think your chance of surviving might not be the best at all
Then again, I live in the US thankfully where that idea is a myth.