Donation FAQs | Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency

FAQs

Teri T., DOUBLE LUNG TRANSPLANT RECIPIENT

Welcome to our Donation FAQ Section

If you have questions about organ and tissue donation, you've come to the right place! Our Donation Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page is designed to provide you with clear and concise answers to common inquiries about the donation process. Here you will find detailed information about the donation process, the requirements to become a donor, the impact of donation on human lives and much more. Our mission is to provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions about organ and tissue donation. If you have additional questions, please don't hesitate to contact us - we're here to help!

What to Expect:

How do you determine who receives an organ?

A national computer system and strict standards are in place to ensure ethical and fair distribution of organs. Organs are matched by blood and tissue type, organ size, medical urgency, waiting time and geographic location. Priority is given to the sickest patients or, in the case of kidneys, those who have been on the waiting list the longest. Factors such as race, gender, age, income, or celebrity status are never considered when determining who receives an organ.
As a registered donor, will my medical care be affected?

Medical care is not affected by your status as a registered donor. After an accident or injury, every attempt will be made to save your life by each health care professional involved in your care. The number one priority is to save your life. Organ donation can only be considered after death has been declared by two physicians.
If you decide to become a registered donor, please inform your family of your wishes being as this is a legal binding document.

Facts and Myths

If I am injured on the side of the road will an EMT check my ID to see if I am an organ donor?

No. After an accident or injury, every attempt will be made to save your life by each health care professional involved in your care.

Organ donation is not based on your ID. It is based on a national registry list.