Registering as a donor in a state registry or the National Donate Life Registry is an individual’s first-person authorization for the gift of their organs, tissues and corneas upon their death, for any purposes authorized by law.
In Ohio, minors 15½ years of age thru 18 years of age can join a registry, but a parent or guardian can amend or revoke the decision in the event of a minor’s death.
In West Virginia, minors 16 years of age thru 18 years of age can join a registry, but a parent or guardian can amend or revoke the decision in the event of a minor’s death.
In the National Donate Life Registry, minors 15 years of age thru 18 years of age can join the registry, but a parent or guardian can amend or revoke the decision in the event of a minor’s death.
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Registering as a donor in a state registry or the National Donate Life Registry is an individual’s first-person authorization for the gift of their organs, tissues and corneas upon their death, for any purposes authorized by law.
In Ohio, minors 15½ years of age thru 18 years of age can join a registry, but a parent or guardian can amend or revoke the decision in the event of a minor’s death.
In West Virginia, minors 16 years of age thru 18 years of age can join a registry, but a parent or guardian can amend or revoke the decision in the event of a minor’s death.
In the National Donate Life Registry, minors 15 years of age thru 18 years of age can join the registry, but a parent or guardian can amend or revoke the decision in the event of a minor’s death.
True or False?
"It is a requirement that I share my donation decision with my family."
Talking to your family about your decision to become a registered donor is not a requirement. However, it is very important that you share your decision with them.
When you register to be a donor, and you are over 18 years old, you are making a legal decision.
While not all families agree about donation, it’s important to discuss your decision with your family so they will know why this is important to you and be able to honor your decision.
It also may help reduce confusion and decision-making fatigue for your family during a very difficult time.
False
Correct.
Talking to your family about your decision to become a registered donor is not a requirement. However, it is veryimportant that you share your decision with them.
When you register to be a donor, and you are over 18 years old, you are making a legal decision.
While not all families agree about donation, it’s important to discuss your decision with your family so they will know why this is important to you and be able to honor your decision.
It also may help reduce confusion and decision-making fatigue for your family during a very difficult time.
Yes or No?
"Can someone with a history of cancer, chronic disease or illness be a donor?"
In many cases, those with a history of cancer, chronic disease or illness may still be able to donate organs or tissues.
We encourage people to register as donors and not rule themselves out. Clinical professionals from Lifeline of Ohio will determine what can potentially be donated after a person’s death.
Also, a person is never too old to be a donor – the oldest organ donor was 100, and the oldest tissue and cornea donor was 107!
A person’s age or health should not prevent them from registering as a donor.
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You may be surprised to learn that in many cases, those with a history of cancer, chronic disease or illness may still be able to donate organs or tissues.
We encourage people to register as donors and not rule themselves out. Clinical professionals from Lifeline of Ohio will determine what can potentially be donated after a person’s death.
Also, a person is never too old to be a donor – the oldest organ donor was 100, and the oldest tissue and cornea donor was 107!
A person’s age or health should not prevent them from registering as a donor.
True or False?
"All Lifeline of Ohio employees have access to the Donor Registry."
Only a select group of Lifeline of Ohio staff can access the Donor Registry.
That select group only accesses the Donor Registry, through the appropriate agency, when a notification is made and only for the patient for whom the notification was made.
The registry status of the patient is then documented in the private, secure Lifeline of Ohio Electronic Donor Record.
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Correct!
Only a select group of Lifeline of Ohio staff can access the Donor Registry.
That select group only accesses the Donor Registry, through the appropriate agency, when a notification is made and only for the patient for whom the notification was made.
The registry status of the patient is then documented in the private, secure Lifeline of Ohio Electronic Donor Record.