Jane Griffith from NHS Blood and Transplant explains what happens when you join the NHS organ donation register. It is a confidential database that holds information about a person's wishes as an organ donor. She also explains what information maybe shared with family or how to withdraw your consent if you've changed your mind about being a donor. You can ring the organ donor line on 0300 123 2323 or visit www.organdonation.nhs.uk for more information.
Learn more about donation ethics and worries on NHS Choices:
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Donation/Pages/Ethicsandworries.aspx
I was watching Panorama : Dying for a Drink the other day... this guy, a lifelong heavy drinker, was given a liver transplant... I do not want to see my organs donated to folk who got to their condition by self infliction.
LeClassics 6 months ago 4