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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I think we all are now unless we opt out.
I may be wrong, just a vague memory of something changing."
It annoys me very much that they ask family for permission. It's up to the person and no-one else. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My body’s a bit fucked now, but if it helps medical advance……even if all it does is say to people “don’t do what this plonker did”, then science is welcome to it. |
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By *lueFireCouple
over a year ago
just somewhere around here |
"My body’s a bit fucked now, but if it helps medical advance……even if all it does is say to people “don’t do what this plonker did”, then science is welcome to it. "
Yes full donor ..I won't need them.
We've had first hand experience of the donor team and they are fantastic people |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I think we all are now unless we opt out.
I may be wrong, just a vague memory of something changing.
It annoys me very much that they ask family for permission. It's up to the person and no-one else."
they should to be fair its not like everyone knows there auto on the list |
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By *assy69Man
over a year ago
West Sussex and Wales |
"I think we all are now unless we opt out.
I may be wrong, just a vague memory of something changing."
Seem to remember this too, considered a donor unless you opt out, or unless you are in an “excluded” group (no idea what is excluded) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Yes. I used to donate blood too, haven’t had the time to do that for so long.
I'm a blood donor too. Not been for a while but hopefully starting again in September.
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I always thought it was a good idea. A kind of pay it forward thing. |
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"Are you an organ donor?
P.s offering your cock/pussy doesn't count  "
Yeah. Not sure how that comes into play if I've left my body to medical science however (which I have). Who gets first dibs?
Re the medical science bit, personally I find the idea of my dead carcass being thrown around like a crash test dummy or some young medical student waggling my kidney at another amusing. Maybe my skull will end up on some teachers desk. Who knows...
None of it bothers me because I'll be dead, dead, deadski!
So if my dead body can save or improve another's life by any means, be it an organ donor or just training up a future doctor I'm all for it! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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In Wales the legislation is deemed consent. This means that if you haven’t registered an organ and tissue donation decision (opt in or opt out), you will be considered to have no objection to becoming a donor.
NBVN x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Yes 
I know a guy who would love for you to donate your body too him, he’ll take good care of it 
Totally doesn't sound like I'm about to end up in a chest freezer in someone's basement. "
You’re making it sound…….wait. Are you into that type of thing? |
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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago
Not all that North of North London |
One of my friends is only alive because of the absolute hero that donated organs so I'm a huge advocate of donating and definitely want mine to go if I'm suitable (there's actually a very strict criteria when donation can be done).
And while the law assumes consent, donating still needs consent of a Nok so it's important thise close to you know your wishes |
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By *avie65Man
over a year ago
In the west. |
Yes I am. The NHS has helped my family on countless occasions and if I can help the NHS or someone else I will.
One of my kids is and has donated her eggs a couple of times. The other can't donate anything, hence the help we have had from the NHS. |
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Yes have been my whole adult life and family know my wishes. Relatives have benefitted from various donations it’s amazing what can be used now, certain parts won’t be useful that way but could be useful for medical education/research and that’s hopefully where they will end up too I need to sort that actually.
Also regularly donated blood when I could. Wasn’t always possible and I’m hard to tap! But do so when I can. |
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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago
In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon |
"I think we all are now unless we opt out.
I may be wrong, just a vague memory of something changing.
It annoys me very much that they ask family for permission. It's up to the person and no-one else."
It is up to the person, but I think the assumption is that if you feel strongly one way or another you'll have had the conversation with your next of kin and they'll respect your wishes.
I do agree with that logic. After all, they have to ask someone. |
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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago
Not all that North of North London |
"I think we all are now unless we opt out.
I may be wrong, just a vague memory of something changing.
It annoys me very much that they ask family for permission. It's up to the person and no-one else.
It is up to the person, but I think the assumption is that if you feel strongly one way or another you'll have had the conversation with your next of kin and they'll respect your wishes.
I do agree with that logic. After all, they have to ask someone."
There arev ome sound legal reasons for it namely that anyone donating is still alive albeit brain stem dead. So they can't legally consent but consent is still needed.
Its the same legislation that means that Archie Battersbea's doctors can't just withdraw care with the family not consenting. |
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By *hoirCouple
over a year ago
Clacton/Bury St. Edmunds |
"Are you an organ donor?
P.s offering your cock/pussy doesn't count "
I was until the government decided that they own your body by default now. Now they can get to bollocks.
C |
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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago
Not all that North of North London |
"Yes, if there is anything left worth having, they can take what they like... I have also enquired about leaving my body to medical science but that is not as easy as it sounds  "
It's incredibly difficult, i think most people who say they are going to do this have no idea |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I think we all are now unless we opt out.
I may be wrong, just a vague memory of something changing.
It annoys me very much that they ask family for permission. It's up to the person and no-one else.
It is up to the person, but I think the assumption is that if you feel strongly one way or another you'll have had the conversation with your next of kin and they'll respect your wishes.
I do agree with that logic. After all, they have to ask someone."
But what if my next of kin are arseholes. Or don't agree with organ donation. It's ridiculous. They don't need to ask anyone, I (or whoever) already gave consent. 
(Irate at the system, not irate at you.) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I think we all are now unless we opt out.
I may be wrong, just a vague memory of something changing.
It annoys me very much that they ask family for permission. It's up to the person and no-one else.
It is up to the person, but I think the assumption is that if you feel strongly one way or another you'll have had the conversation with your next of kin and they'll respect your wishes.
I do agree with that logic. After all, they have to ask someone.
There arev ome sound legal reasons for it namely that anyone donating is still alive albeit brain stem dead. So they can't legally consent but consent is still needed.
Its the same legislation that means that Archie Battersbea's doctors can't just withdraw care with the family not consenting."
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I think we all are now unless we opt out.
I may be wrong, just a vague memory of something changing."
I opted out.
I would have liked to give blood, but am not allowed too |
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By *ohn KanakaMan
over a year ago
Not all that North of North London |
"I think we all are now unless we opt out.
I may be wrong, just a vague memory of something changing.
It annoys me very much that they ask family for permission. It's up to the person and no-one else.
It is up to the person, but I think the assumption is that if you feel strongly one way or another you'll have had the conversation with your next of kin and they'll respect your wishes.
I do agree with that logic. After all, they have to ask someone.
But what if my next of kin are arseholes. Or don't agree with organ donation. It's ridiculous. They don't need to ask anyone, I (or whoever) already gave consent.
(Irate at the system, not irate at you.)"
Then the donation doesn't happen. And that goes on more than you might think. In fairness to family, it's pretty grim your last good bye is them still breathing (albeit through a machine) and bring wheeled away to surgery amd I can see why people struggle with that, not least because people don't expect that.
Also very few people die in a way suitable fir donation and generally they've either had brain trauma or a massive stroke so there's a lot to process.
It's why these conversations are so important |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I opted in to the system a long time ago. If someone needs it they may as well get it from me. Plus its like recycling!
Also been a regular blood donor too, which I really need to start doing again.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I think we all are now unless we opt out.
I may be wrong, just a vague memory of something changing.
It annoys me very much that they ask family for permission. It's up to the person and no-one else.
It is up to the person, but I think the assumption is that if you feel strongly one way or another you'll have had the conversation with your next of kin and they'll respect your wishes.
I do agree with that logic. After all, they have to ask someone.
But what if my next of kin are arseholes. Or don't agree with organ donation. It's ridiculous. They don't need to ask anyone, I (or whoever) already gave consent.
(Irate at the system, not irate at you.)
Then the donation doesn't happen. And that goes on more than you might think. In fairness to family, it's pretty grim your last good bye is them still breathing (albeit through a machine) and bring wheeled away to surgery amd I can see why people struggle with that, not least because people don't expect that.
Also very few people die in a way suitable fir donation and generally they've either had brain trauma or a massive stroke so there's a lot to process.
It's why these conversations are so important "
Fair point.  |
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By *riel13Woman
over a year ago
Northampton |
"Yes, if there is anything left worth having, they can take what they like... I have also enquired about leaving my body to medical science but that is not as easy as it sounds
It's incredibly difficult, i think most people who say they are going to do this have no idea"
It's a ball ache and there are no guarantees they will take you once you're dead... Sounds like an ordeal for anyone I leave behind, if they don't, ys know  |
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By *riel13Woman
over a year ago
Northampton |
"We're donating our livers to Hannibal Lecter, so he can have with some Faver beans and a nice chianti..... "
I always thought my skin would make a great lampshade because of that bloody film!  |
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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago
In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon |
"I think we all are now unless we opt out.
I may be wrong, just a vague memory of something changing.
It annoys me very much that they ask family for permission. It's up to the person and no-one else.
It is up to the person, but I think the assumption is that if you feel strongly one way or another you'll have had the conversation with your next of kin and they'll respect your wishes.
I do agree with that logic. After all, they have to ask someone.
But what if my next of kin are arseholes. Or don't agree with organ donation. It's ridiculous. They don't need to ask anyone, I (or whoever) already gave consent.
(Irate at the system, not irate at you.)"
Ahhh... yes! I didn't realise you meant if you've already given your consent. That's my brain not thinking it through... sorry 
If there is explicit consent given by the deceased then fuck the NOK and their wishes. Get harvesting. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I think we all are now unless we opt out.
I may be wrong, just a vague memory of something changing.
It annoys me very much that they ask family for permission. It's up to the person and no-one else.
It is up to the person, but I think the assumption is that if you feel strongly one way or another you'll have had the conversation with your next of kin and they'll respect your wishes.
I do agree with that logic. After all, they have to ask someone.
But what if my next of kin are arseholes. Or don't agree with organ donation. It's ridiculous. They don't need to ask anyone, I (or whoever) already gave consent.
(Irate at the system, not irate at you.)
Ahhh... yes! I didn't realise you meant if you've already given your consent. That's my brain not thinking it through... sorry
If there is explicit consent given by the deceased then fuck the NOK and their wishes. Get harvesting."
Get harvesting!! |
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"Are you an organ donor?
P.s offering your cock/pussy doesn't count "
I'm not at the moment as I currently need all of my organs, I am however more than happy for my organs to be used AFTER I'm dead.
I first signed up for a donor card when I was 11, and think that it is a really sensible thing to do.
Cal |
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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago
In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon |
"I think we all are now unless we opt out.
I may be wrong, just a vague memory of something changing.
It annoys me very much that they ask family for permission. It's up to the person and no-one else.
It is up to the person, but I think the assumption is that if you feel strongly one way or another you'll have had the conversation with your next of kin and they'll respect your wishes.
I do agree with that logic. After all, they have to ask someone.
But what if my next of kin are arseholes. Or don't agree with organ donation. It's ridiculous. They don't need to ask anyone, I (or whoever) already gave consent.
(Irate at the system, not irate at you.)
Ahhh... yes! I didn't realise you meant if you've already given your consent. That's my brain not thinking it through... sorry
If there is explicit consent given by the deceased then fuck the NOK and their wishes. Get harvesting.
Get harvesting!! "
I may have got a bit carried away there |
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"I think we all are now unless we opt out.
I may be wrong, just a vague memory of something changing.
It annoys me very much that they ask family for permission. It's up to the person and no-one else.
It is up to the person, but I think the assumption is that if you feel strongly one way or another you'll have had the conversation with your next of kin and they'll respect your wishes.
I do agree with that logic. After all, they have to ask someone.
But what if my next of kin are arseholes. Or don't agree with organ donation. It's ridiculous. They don't need to ask anyone, I (or whoever) already gave consent.
(Irate at the system, not irate at you.)"
They ask next of kin about organ donation that the deceased consented to in life, but in life, the NOK are not necessarily involved in critical decisions and people with dementia are asked to consent to things that NOK know they do not understand! Very irritating! |
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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago
In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon |
"I think we all are now unless we opt out.
I may be wrong, just a vague memory of something changing.
It annoys me very much that they ask family for permission. It's up to the person and no-one else.
It is up to the person, but I think the assumption is that if you feel strongly one way or another you'll have had the conversation with your next of kin and they'll respect your wishes.
I do agree with that logic. After all, they have to ask someone.
But what if my next of kin are arseholes. Or don't agree with organ donation. It's ridiculous. They don't need to ask anyone, I (or whoever) already gave consent.
(Irate at the system, not irate at you.)
They ask next of kin about organ donation that the deceased consented to in life, but in life, the NOK are not necessarily involved in critical decisions and people with dementia are asked to consent to things that NOK know they do not understand! Very irritating! "
This also! We had massive problems with Nanna as she went cuckoo (she said it, I'm just repeating her word) years before she died, and yet as there was no power of attorney set out it was horrendous. As a result of that we have things in place for if and when Dad has the same problem.
The crazy old woman that birthed me is still refusing to have anything in place for herself, however, annoyingly she has managed to convince the doctor that thus far she isn't losing her mind, despite the fact that everyone around her knows she is. So that'll be an uphill battle for my sisters in years to come.
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I used to give blood but I can't because of a heart condition 