Organ Donor

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Organ Donor
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Organ Donor

• The Uniform Anatomical Gift Act allows a
  consenting individual to donate his or her organs
  and tissues upon death for the purpose of
  transplantation or medical research.You may
  express your wish to donate your organs and
  tissues for transplant by designating the words
  "Organ Donor" to appear on your NJ driver license
  or non-driver identification card. This
  designation is for individuals 18 or older.

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Register for organ donor designation

• Organ donor registration is available online or
  in-person at your local MVC agency. When
  registering at an agency, you must present the
  required six (6) points of identification as well
  as verification of your address. Remember that
  you must confirm your decision each time you
  renew your license or non-driver ID.

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Frequently Asked questions

• Could there be any conflict between saving your
  life and organ and tissue donation?No. Donation
  cannot occur until after a person has died. In
  the event of an accident or emergency, physicians
  and nurses will do everything possible to try to
  save your life. In fact, the medical team
  treating you is always completely separate from
  the transplant team.

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Cont.

• What organs and tissue can be donated?Life-saving
  organs for transplant include the heart,
  kidneys, lungs, pancreas, liver and intestines.
  Tissue such as bones, ligaments, and tendons are
  needed for surgical procedures to repair injured
  or diseased joints and bone. Donated corneas,
  heart valves and skin also improve the quality of
  life.

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Assignment Organ Donation Paper Cont.

• The student is to complete this assignment in two
  parts.
• The first part of the paper the student has to
  research organ donation from various reliable
  sources. The sources most be sited.
• The second part of the paper the student will
  discuss organ donation with their parents/
  guardians and share what they have learned about
  their parents/guardians decision or opinion on
  this subject. Then the student has to make a
  choice whether or not they would like to donate
  their organs.
• At the end of summing up all the information the
  student has acquired they are to complete a two
  page paper, doubled spaced and typed please
  include a work sited page.
• If you need any assistance please inform me.