lil-minx92 Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 On 16/05/2019 at 07:48, Jason302 said: We are all probably aware of the organ donation card but...if one has a family member who we know that in the future may need an organ donation, can we leave our organ for them should we die?. Can the medical team take the organ and preserve it for when that day arrives, it would then be available for the family member? This may be a stupid question but are family members necessarily a certain biological match for donation purposes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geared Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Generally yes, essentially you are half your mother and half your father, so is your brother/sister. So you share alot of genetic material. It's not identical as it all gets abit jumbled up but it's close enough to transplant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 On 16 May 2019 at 10:19, hauxwell said: At the moment you have to opt in to donate an organ, but the law is changing next year, it’s going to be the other way round. You will automatically become a donor unless you have recorded a decision not to donate your organs. So if the OP wanted to leave his organs to a family member because of a shortage this is expected to change when new law comes into operation. Not exactly true.... Under the new law you are presumed to have consented to organ donation. However, your family are the ones who will make the decision. It is vitally important to have the conversation and let your family know your wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apelike Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, geared said: Generally yes, essentially you are half your mother and half your father, so is your brother/sister. So you share alot of genetic material. We may share a lot of genetic material but its normally done by tissue typing to get as close a match as possible, blood group first and then tissue typing. Parent and child have the best chance and sibling may be anything from 0-100% compatible. Edited May 17, 2019 by apelike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hauxwell Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 12 hours ago, Allen said: Not exactly true.... Under the new law you are presumed to have consented to organ donation. However, your family are the ones who will make the decision. It is vitally important to have the conversation and let your family know your wishes. It’s already been discussed on here, time is limited if body’s parts can be used for transplant. If someone suddenly collapses and dies in the street or a car accident and relatives can’t be contacted straight away. Who decides to use their body parts for transplant when the new law comes into operation, doctors or some one in the coroners office to give the go ahead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 2 hours ago, hauxwell said: It’s already been discussed on here, time is limited if body’s parts can be used for transplant. If someone suddenly collapses and dies in the street or a car accident and relatives can’t be contacted straight away. Who decides to use their body parts for transplant when the new law comes into operation, doctors or some one in the coroners office to give the go ahead? Let's be clear about this.. The new law does NOT transfer ownership of your body parts to the state. The intention is to alleviate the need for people to register and carry a donar card. The family of the deceased always has the final say. In your scenario (family can't be contacted) then transplant would not happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hauxwell Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 48 minutes ago, Allen said: Let's be clear about this.. The new law does NOT transfer ownership of your body parts to the state. The intention is to alleviate the need for people to register and carry a donar card. The family of the deceased always has the final say. In your scenario (family can't be contacted) then transplant would not happen. Thank you for the information, and yes I was under the impression that the state could take your body’s parts if you had not opted out when the new law starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janus Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Allen, What happens if you are already on the donation register now? In the event of death, does the family have the option of saying no? If they do, it is like over-turning a will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Janus, As I understand things the family always have the last say in any decision both now and in the future. Being on the donation register is not comparable to a will. A will is a legal document, whereas being on the donation register is purely a statement of your wishes. That is why it is so important to have a discussion with family so as they are aware of your wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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