To think that we should all donate blood if possible and sign the donor organ register?

[Nemofish]

Another AIBU has got me thinking...
(this is not a dig at any other posters, honestly, it just literally made me think)

What stops you, if you don't donate blood or haven't signed the donor organ register? Do you have worries or concerns about where the blood / organs may be going, do you feel ill at ease with medical procedures, or other reasons?

'Cos I really think that if at all possible, we should all do it. Really. Unless IABU!

If you do donate / have signed, what really really motivated you to 'just do it' (aargh!) in the first place?

Er, does anyone else think that being "operated on" before cremation and / or burial is a good thing in itself because it sort of confirms things...

I don't want to be too macabre, but confirming things is a real fear of mine when it comes to dying. I want it all confirmed before the heat does its work.

Having bits and pieces taken out before that happens is all fine, why the hell not?

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I would take an organ if needed, and I have had blood, therefore I think it's right to donate. I haven't given blood for ages, but you are right, I should try to find out when the next one is near work. Am registered organ donor.

I give blood, have done for a few years, but not as regularly as I should. DH never did because he is squeamish and hated the thought. Our son was born extremely premature last year and had about 15 platelet transfusions and half a dozen blood transfusions. DH was inspired and went for the first time last week. It's amazing what you can get over when the whole purpose of it comes so close to home!

I think that anyone who uses the NHS should at least be required to have a meeting with the blood service to discuss giving, unless they are excluded for any reason.

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There shold definitely be a law saying that unless you are prepared to donate your dead organs, then you should not be able to receive one.

How obvious is that!

Can I have a little boast please? I gave my 85th blood donation on Wednesday. (I'm not as old as I sound - a lot of mine were double as I used to donate by apheresis). I'm also registered as a bone marrow donor and an organ donor. I'm quite happy to make up for those of you who can't donate for whatever reason.

wow, that deserves a boast or two.

Wonder what the record is?

I don't think it's at all obvious Lil. I'd be against such a law and I am on the organ donor register.

I don't care if the person who receives my organs when they die is on the list or not. I wish my organs to be used because it will save or at least prolong someone's life. The

I've no wish for 'merit' to be used as a determination of who deserves to receive an organ. The very idea sickens me.

And I don't believe that anyone should be forced to donate their organs.

And well done Hormones on a remarkable achievement.

Letthere..its nothing to do with merit.

If someone has made an active decision that they do not believe in organ donorship, then why should they then be entitled to have an organ from someone else if they need it.

Its a bit like saying I'm not going to pay any tax, while I'm working,the less well off can get stuffed. Ooh but give me the full benefits if i am unlucky enough to lose MY job!

I hate the donor eligibility checker on the NBS website. According to that I can't donate blood for 2 reasons. Pah. I know I am eligible to!

I have been on the Organ Donor Register since my teens and have always made sure that I also carry my card and that all my friends and family know my wishes. Everything can go. I have also managed to persuade all previous partners and both parents to sign up. I have never met anyone needing a transplant so far (touch wood).

Didn't know about the brain donor list though! Will have a look at the charities wanting donors and sign up to one (I googled brain donor and parkinsons came up and I saw someone here mentioned autism)