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Deciding factor on whether a person can donate is their physical condition. Persons younger than 18 years of age must have a parent’s or guardian’s consent.

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2 Deciding factor on whether a person can donate is their physical condition. Persons younger than 18 years of age must have a parent’s or guardian’s consent True or False: There are age limits for donors

3 How will people know I want to be an organ and tissue donor? Most important, discuss your decision with family members and loved ones!

4 Even if I have it on license, how will I know my wishes will be carried out? Families cannot override their loved one’s decision if they are age 18 or order.

5 Which organs can be transplanted? Liver and small intestine Pancreas Kidneys Heart and lungs All of the above

6 Which tissues can be transplanted? Cornea Heart Valves Bone morrow and connective tissue Skin A, B, C, and D

7 TRUE or FALSE? If I sign a donor card, I will not receive the same quality of medical care

8 TRUE or FALSE? I will be able to have an open casket funeral.

9 Who pays the costs for the organ donation? There are no charges for the organ The state The hospital Donor’s insurance Recipient’s insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid

10 True or False: It is legal to sell my organs The National Organ Transplant Act (Public Law 98-5070 makes ILLEGAL to sell human organs and tissues.

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13 How are organs distributed?

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15 What criteria is used to match recipients to possible donors?

16 What do organ procurement organizations do?

17 True or False: Non-resident aliens can donate and receive organs Organs are allocated according to medical need and not according to citizenship of the person receiving or donating them


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