Organ Donation
Discussion
I have been meaning to do it for a while but I just heard an advert on the radio which reminded me. I have never needed an organ but I would like to think there would be one there if I needed it. I cant expect anybody to donate an organ without registering myself so I just did.
Anyway here is the link - https://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/default.jsp
Takes about 2 minutes, put in your details and it links up to your NHS Number.
Anyway here is the link - https://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/default.jsp
Takes about 2 minutes, put in your details and it links up to your NHS Number.
GreigM said:
soad said:
I'm a bit iffy about being "butchered". Just one of those things.
In that case, would you refuse an organ if you required one? Not having a go, just trying to understand the thought process...Organ demand far exceeds supply, I know that much.
Firefoot said:
mat13 said:
Been registered since I turned 16. The only thing that I refuse to let them have is my corneas, I don't want anyone touching my eyes even if I am dead.
Snap, and I thought it was just me 
hooperpride said:
Firefoot said:
mat13 said:
Been registered since I turned 16. The only thing that I refuse to let them have is my corneas, I don't want anyone touching my eyes even if I am dead.
Snap, and I thought it was just me When I pop my clogs they are welcome to whatever they can salvage.
gonzales said:
hooperpride said:
Firefoot said:
mat13 said:
Been registered since I turned 16. The only thing that I refuse to let them have is my corneas, I don't want anyone touching my eyes even if I am dead.
Snap, and I thought it was just me When I pop my clogs they are welcome to whatever they can salvage.
I would like to reassure people that organ donation (including eyes) does not prevent your family coming to visit your body or having an open coffin.
I have worked in the funeral trade for a number of years and have never had a problem preparing someone for the chapel of rest because they had chosen to donate their organs.
There doesn't seem to me much 'worry' about the donation of internal organs as no one can see the difference. People mainly feel uneasy, as seen on here, about donating their eyes or even their skin.
If skin is to be donated only a thin layer is taken from the back, or legs, of the person. This is no thicker than the skin over a blister and the area will be covered with a bandage. As the person would be clothed in the coffin none of this will be visable to visiting family.
If someones corneas / eyes have been donated, the funeral directors will be able to insert an artificial eye and close the eyelid as normal. Any visiting family should not be able to tell the difference.
If you do register, you could help prevent the death of someone elses loved one.
http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/default.jsp
Thank you.
I have worked in the funeral trade for a number of years and have never had a problem preparing someone for the chapel of rest because they had chosen to donate their organs.
There doesn't seem to me much 'worry' about the donation of internal organs as no one can see the difference. People mainly feel uneasy, as seen on here, about donating their eyes or even their skin.
If skin is to be donated only a thin layer is taken from the back, or legs, of the person. This is no thicker than the skin over a blister and the area will be covered with a bandage. As the person would be clothed in the coffin none of this will be visable to visiting family.
If someones corneas / eyes have been donated, the funeral directors will be able to insert an artificial eye and close the eyelid as normal. Any visiting family should not be able to tell the difference.
If you do register, you could help prevent the death of someone elses loved one.
http://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/ukt/default.jsp
Thank you.
Firefoot said:
mat13 said:
Been registered since I turned 16. The only thing that I refuse to let them have is my corneas, I don't want anyone touching my eyes even if I am dead.
Snap, and I thought it was just me Limey 666 said:
Firefoot said:
mat13 said:
Been registered since I turned 16. The only thing that I refuse to let them have is my corneas, I don't want anyone touching my eyes even if I am dead.
Snap, and I thought it was just me Harvesting cornea is no different to any other organ in the body, and once your dead, you are in no need of it so please reconsider, because there are people that really need this tissue to lead their lives.
I've been on the donor register for as long as I remember, always told my mum when I was a child they could have my organs...I was a strange child obsessed with death!
I like the recent lot of adverts as most people would take an organ in a heartbeat but so many wouldn't donate.
I agree with the "opt out" organ donation and maybe if you do opt out you then drop right down the list should you need one yourself.
I like the recent lot of adverts as most people would take an organ in a heartbeat but so many wouldn't donate.
I agree with the "opt out" organ donation and maybe if you do opt out you then drop right down the list should you need one yourself.
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