Myths and Facts About Organ Donation

There’s something I would personally share with all readers about some myths and rumours about organ donation. I believe there are lots of people out there would love to help, but they are not sure about their question in mind. I believe these are some common myth that restricted people from being an organ donor.

Myth 1 – Doctors won’t try to save your live if they know you are a donor.

Fact 1 - False, the medical staff trying to save lives is completely different from the transplant team. The question of organ donation will arise only after all efforts to your life have been exhausted.

Myth 2 – People can still recover from brain death.

Fact 2 - People can recover from comas, but not brain death. Both are not the same. Brain death is final.

Myth 3 – I am too old to donate organ.

Fact 3 - People of all ages can donate organs and tissue. Physical condition, not age, is important factor in determining if organs can be used.

Myth 4 – Organ donation will disfigure me and delay my funeral

Fact 4 - False, the organ are removed in sterile operation undertaken by skilled surgeons. The donor is treated at utmost respect and dignity. When the procedure is finished, the wound is closed just like ordinary operation. The entire process is done quickly to preserve the organ and will therefore not delay a funeral.

Myth 5 – organ donation is against my religion.

Fact 5 - all major religions support organ donation as a selfless, charitable act.