One end-of-life decision you might want to consider is if you wish to donate your organs after you die. If you do, make it part of the process when planning your advance directives and choosing your healthcare proxy. In fact, many people actually include this wish in their living will or allow their Healthcare Power of Attorney to make the decision. However, there are other things that can be done to accomplish this.
In most states, you can indicate this on your driver’s license. Some states will let you indicate this on your license plate.
You can also register with:
- American Society of Transplantation
- Donate Life America
- Organize
- The Health Resources & Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
The organ recipient pays all the expenses associated with the donation.
Resources
- Organ Donation & Transplantation Resources for Older Donors and Recipients
- Transplant Community Educational Materials
General References
- Khatri M. Organ Donation and Transplant. WebMD website. Updated: February 13, 2020. Accessed: April 13, 2020.
- Who Can Donate? organdonor.gov website. Accessed: April 13, 2020.
- How to Become an Organ Donor. American Society of Transplantation website. Accessed: April 13, 2020.