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An average
of 13 people die every day awaiting organ transplants because
there is a tragic shortage of donated organs and tissues. In order
to make a decision about organ and tissue donation you may want
to consider the following:
- Even if
you choose to donate organs and tissues after your death, every
effort wiil be made to save your life. Organs and tissue donation
can be pursued only after these efforts have failed and you
are declared dead.
- These is
no disfigurement associated with organ and tissues recovery.
You may have an open casket funeral if you wish.
- There is
no charge to the donating family for recovering organs and tissues.
- Organs
are distributed to those awaiting transplant on the basis of
matching, medical urgency, time waiting, and in some cases,
geographic proximity.
- Age need
not be a consideration in making a donation.
- It is against
the law in the United States to buy or sell organs.
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HOW:
If
you are at least 18 years of age, you may sign and carry a Uniform
Donor Card. (Click to Download Card).
You may also check and sign the appropriate lines on the back of
your Vermont Drivers license. These cards authorize the removal
and use of your organs and tissue after your death. If you use the
Uniform Donor Card you must sign the card in the presence of 2 witnesses,
who must also sign. The Uniform Donor Card is recognized in all
50 states. Please remember to tell your family your wishes.
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What:
Organs
needed for transplantation are kidneys, lungs, heart, liver and
pancreas. Tissues used for transplantation include eyes/corneas,
bone and associated connective tissue, skin, heart valves and cardiovascular
tissue.
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Your
Family: Your family will be consulted
upon your death prior to the recovery of any organs or tissues.
The best way to ensure that your wishes are followed is to talk
with them beforehand and make sure they understand your wishes
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Websites
# Telephone Numbers:
New
England Organ Bank 1 800-446-6362
Center for
Donation and Transplant 1 800 256-7811
Dartmount Medical School's Anatomical Gifts Program
University of Vermont's Anatomical Gift Program
Donor Hotline: 1 800 803-6667
Vermont: 802 656-8454
All numbers are answered 24 hours a day.
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