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over a year ago
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No, not actually aware of the legislation up here. I like Wales' opt out approach though. I've always had a card in the past but God knows where it is these days.
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"No, not actually aware of the legislation up here. I like Wales' opt out approach though. I've always had a card in the past but God knows where it is these days.
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lol was the welsh change I was meaning. It reads like a better change. Not sure if next of kin still have the right to recind or not had a donor card for years then found out the extent to which they harvest in some cases (weird I know but hate the thought of losing my eyes and being put together with wood) |
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"No, not actually aware of the legislation up here. I like Wales' opt out approach though. I've always had a card in the past but God knows where it is these days.
lol was the welsh change I was meaning. It reads like a better change. Not sure if next of kin still have the right to recind or not had a donor card for years then found out the extent to which they harvest in some cases (weird I know but hate the thought of losing my eyes and being put together with wood) "
My understanding is you consent automatically and you, the donor, has to opt out. So next of kin would have no say - unless you're under 12 maybe? |
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My original point though was regarding the phone number - on a donor register. What they going to do, call you up to check its ok to have your bits n pieces after the fact?
'Nah, can't get through to him, just going to answer phone...' |
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"My original point though was regarding the phone number - on a donor register. What they going to do, call you up to check its ok to have your bits n pieces after the fact?
'Nah, can't get through to him, just going to answer phone...'"
maybe its part of what I worry about and they phone to check ifthere are any areas you wouldnt be happy having harvested would be a good addition |
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They can have every piece of me, I'm not needing it once I die plus it's less to burn so I'm happy either way
Been an organ doner for many years since having a few near fatal incidents in my earlier adult years
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Same as you John - been a donor for years since a few near misses. Only bit they aren't getting are my eyes. Don't like people touching them or going near them just now(to the point of I'd 2 people holding my eye open whilst a 3rd tried and failed to get a contact lens in) so no ones getting near them when I'm gone!
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"Been an organ donor for years.
Don't care what they do with the carcass after I'm gone
Donating it to medical science anyway "
I watched a program on this in Oct and it was fascinating to watch exactly what they do and how they preserve your body was totally hooked on the program  |
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bizarrely i'm fine with medical students having my carcass, i'm fine with Gunther von Hargens having it. I don't want to be keeping anyone else alive. Mind you i think my medical history means i can't anyway. |
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By *ndykayMan
over a year ago
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Ive been on the list since I was a teenager.
I've also had to tell a doctor to take organs and countersigned consent forms.
It's the greatest gift any one can give.
It's not for everyone but I urge people to think about joining.
1 person helped over 30 people including children, a dad of 2 and a grandmother of 7 |
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I'm saving up to have my body shipped into space so when the aliens find me they can bring me back, then I can meet some alien chicks & live long & prosper
Seriously though I do want shipped into space |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Ive been registered as an orgsan donor since i was teenager,i also give blood and recently applied to be in the bone marrow register. Like many of you have said youve got no use for your organs once your gone x |
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By *ndykayMan
over a year ago
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The only thing I would say is this....
Make sure you drum YOUR wishes into your family as they still have to sign the forms. There have been many cases where permission has been refused despite donor cards being carried. |
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The only bits I could donate of my son's were his corneas. I have no idea if they were used but I so hope they were. Although he was only four I know it's what he would have wanted. He had the biggest heart and was incredibly kind and caring for one so young. It comforts me to think that a part of him may be out there. Because of his very rare condition other parts were kept for scientific purposes and that's fine too.
I still believe the individual has the right to opt out if that is their wish.
When I go they can gladly have anything they want but I've a feeling I'll have knackered the best bits.    |
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As well as being the individuals wishes I think it's the bravest thing the family can do, especially at a devastating time like that.
I can't give blood as Im anaemic, I assume this won't impact any of my organs though (not like I'll need blood by that point) so I'm registered as a take what you want.
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"The only bits I could donate of my son's were his corneas. I have no idea if they were used but I so hope they were. Although he was only four I know it's what he would have wanted. He had the biggest heart and was incredibly kind and caring for one so young. It comforts me to think that a part of him may be out there. Because of his very rare condition other parts were kept for scientific purposes and that's fine too.
I still believe the individual has the right to opt out if that is their wish.
When I go they can gladly have anything they want but I've a feeling I'll have knackered the best bits. "
What a truly brave and wonderful outlook Mz Jintz... I doff mt my cap.
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By *ndykayMan
over a year ago
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"As well as being the individuals wishes I think it's the bravest thing the family can do, especially at a devastating time like that.
I can't give blood as Im anaemic, I assume this won't impact any of my organs though (not like I'll need blood by that point) so I'm registered as a take what you want.
E X "
It does take incredible courage but the rewards are immense. We were lucky to receive 2 letters of thanks for the kidneys. That's how we know who they helped.
We also went to a service of thanks at St Pauls Cathedral the same year, 2005, and were greeted by the most wonderful transplant teams you could ever imagine as well as families of other donors.
It wasn't until a few days later that one of the coordinators called and told us that one of the kidney recipients was also at the service but for obvious reasons they couldn't tell either her or us until afterwards.
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"As well as being the individuals wishes I think it's the bravest thing the family can do, especially at a devastating time like that.
I can't give blood as Im anaemic, I assume this won't impact any of my organs though (not like I'll need blood by that point) so I'm registered as a take what you want.
E X
It does take incredible courage but the rewards are immense. We were lucky to receive 2 letters of thanks for the kidneys. That's how we know who they helped.
We also went to a service of thanks at St Pauls Cathedral the same year, 2005, and were greeted by the most wonderful transplant teams you could ever imagine as well as families of other donors.
It wasn't until a few days later that one of the coordinators called and told us that one of the kidney recipients was also at the service but for obvious reasons they couldn't tell either her or us until afterwards.
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"The only bits I could donate of my son's were his corneas. I have no idea if they were used but I so hope they were. Although he was only four I know it's what he would have wanted. He had the biggest heart and was incredibly kind and caring for one so young. It comforts me to think that a part of him may be out there. Because of his very rare condition other parts were kept for scientific purposes and that's fine too.
I still believe the individual has the right to opt out if that is their wish.
When I go they can gladly have anything they want but I've a feeling I'll have knackered the best bits. "
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"The only thing I would say is this....
Make sure you drum YOUR wishes into your family as they still have to sign the forms. There have been many cases where permission has been refused despite donor cards being carried. "
Definitely wise to do this as ultimately your family can go against your wishes as they have to give final consent.
I also believe there is approximately a 12 hour window period at the start of the weekend that would exclude you from donating as any organs, including skin, bone & corneas as they need to be collected & processed within 48 hours.
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"The only bits I could donate of my son's were his corneas. I have no idea if they were used but I so hope they were. Although he was only four I know it's what he would have wanted. He had the biggest heart and was incredibly kind and caring for one so young. It comforts me to think that a part of him may be out there. Because of his very rare condition other parts were kept for scientific purposes and that's fine too.
I still believe the individual has the right to opt out if that is their wish.
When I go they can gladly have anything they want but I've a feeling I'll have knackered the best bits. "
Lump in my throat tears in my eye Jintz I so want to hug you x
Bothy better not knacker you out before I get to meet you x |
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