As I recall, about four years ago, when renewing my driving license, I checked the box for "organ donor". At the time, I mentioned my decision to my husband, who had his own different feelings on this subject. They didn't agree with mine. We agreed to disagree.
He says that if you check that box and then have to go to the ER or have an operation, --if they needed a body part fast, they just might let you die. YIKES!! Paranoia in the works there I think.
I'm not concerned at all. If I am deceased and I can do some good to someone else through a donation of a good sound organ, then by all means, I think of it as a very loving thing. I don't believe age has all that much to do with the organ, when it comes to saving another life. As long as it is healthy, it can be used.
I certainly cannot control what a hospital does, but I assured my husband that he could take charge and look after me, and that they would always take into consideration his wishes as well.
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