Grayce P. Storey
If I am a black woman and I was the victim of an accident, will I be with held medical assistance once they found out I signed a donor card?
Who will determine who gets my organs?
Does the prominent people in society have a monopoly over the common people when the decision is made who gets the organ?
Why shouldn't favoritism be given to the youth over the aged because they may have longer to live?
If I have no income and I am in need of an organ transplant am I denied?
Does a foreigner get priority over an American when a transplant is needed?
How old does one have to be in order to become a donor?
Will donations disfigure the body if an open casket funeral is desired?
What about live donations? Does every one have to be dead to be a donor?
What is the criterion for becoming a donor?
Who is the Education Coordinator at Yale for organ and tissue donations?
Does race play a part as to who receives an organ?
Can organs be bought and sold?
What are some start up ideas on how to tell others how to become donors?
UNIFORM DONOR CARD
In the hope that I may help others, I hereby make this anatomical gift, if medically acceptable, to take affect
upon my death. the following indicates my desires:
I give
(a)___________any needed organs or tissues
or
(b)___________only the following organs or tissues
________________________________________
(Specify the organ(s) or tissue(s)
for the purpose of transplantation, therapy, medical research or education.
__________________________________________
Signature of Donor
__________________________________________
Signature of Witness
_____/_____/_____
Date Signed
___________________________________________
City and State
This is a legal document under the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act or other similar laws.
Please to inform your loved ones about your decision to donate
