10 myths about organ donation and transplantation

Myth 1

I heard about a young man, who disappeared during the night. In the morning it was found without a kidney, who have taken him to be available for sale on the black market. "

Reality:

We never had such a case. First, it is prohibited to illegal organ trafficking, Second, given the complexity of the transplant procedure, such an event is virtually impossible. The process of comparing donor and recipient tissue, the need for highly qualified physicians and other medical staff, as well as the requirements for a high and modern technology, make the secrecy of such proceedings impossible.

Myth 2

"Celebrities and wealthy people are placed on top of waiting lists, while" ordinary "people waiting for transplants, long time."

Reality:

Distribution and determination of the recipient is blind to the financial condition or social status. The length of waiting time for transplant are determined by many factors, including tissue match, blood type, length of waiting for a transplant, severity of illness and other medical criteria. Factors such as race, gender, age, income or social status, are not taken into account in determining who will get the organ.

Myth 3

"If an accident occurs in a hospital knows that I want to donate organs, whether we doctors, despite this, try to save my life?"

Reality:

Doctors and medical staff, who will treat you, it is completely separate from the team physician for the transplant. Health staff involved in transplantation is notified only after all efforts to lifesaving failure and death has been determined. Transplant teams are informed only when the family gets permission for organ donation.

Myth 4

"My religion does not support organ donation."

Reality:

All the world's organized religions support organ donation, considering it an act of nobility and a personal choice.

Myth 5

"I do not want my family has any charges if I want to donate organs."

Reality:

Donor family is not burdened with costs.

Myth # 6

"If you donate organs, is there a possibility that the recipient or his family, in any way encumber later my family?"

Reality:

Notice of the donor is transferred to the recipient and his family just in case it wants a family donor.

Myth 7

"I am completely healthy. Can I be a donor? "

Reality:

Doctors will evaluate at a given time who are healthy and usable organs for transplantation.

Myth 8

"I am too old to be a donor."

Reality:

There is no longer the age limit for organ donation. The general limit is still about 70 years. The donor organ can be children. But above all it is important that the citizens, its specific examples, showing the acceptance of organ donation.

Micah 9

"I heard that all the organs are taken regardless of what I want to donate."

Reality:

Inform family members and close environment of what you want or you do not want to donate.

Myth 10

"Organ donation is important nagrđenje dead body."

Reality:

Donated organs are removed surgically. like any other serious surgical operation. Getting the body does not ruin the body and does not change its appearance for the funeral.

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