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Do you think the family of the deceased should have the right to override that persons decision to be an organ donor?
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RobbieFTW
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Not override the wishes of the deceased, no. Those wishes should be respected whether the family agrees or not.
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I think the person's wishes should be respected. However, if they have not signed a DNR or made their wishes for extraordinary measures known, then I support the family's right to keep the person alive until they are ready to let go. I am tired of families being bullied and guilted by organ-hungry doctors into giving up their loved one's organs before they are ready, just because the person signed a donor card. They'll let go when they are ready and if the person signed a donor card, then you can have the organs.
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Agree with FM 
If somebody wants to be a donor then THEY better sign off on it officially otherwise the family has the right to veto it (even if I think they shouldnt).
If somebody wants to be a donor then THEY better sign off on it officially otherwise the family has the right to veto it (even if I think they shouldnt).
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Depends. If there is a DNR in place, then they should honor it. If not, then they should be able to make decisions accordingly.
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I have the words "Organ Donor" on my license for a reason---I have no use for my organs once i am gone, and could help someone to have a better life! I would be pissed off if my family went against those wishes.. and would find a way to haunt them! lol
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Forgiveness Man wrote:I think the person's wishes should be respected. However, if they have not signed a DNR or made their wishes for extraordinary measures known, then I support the family's right to keep the person alive until they are ready to let go. I am tired of families being bullied and guilted by organ-hungry doctors into giving up their loved one's organs before they are ready, just because the person signed a donor card. They'll let go when they are ready and if the person signed a donor card, then you can have the organs.
The issue here, is preparation at the doctor's end for immediate use.
A friend of mine whose boyfriend died took great offense because the family was approached "so soon" with the organ donor request. But, like I told her, the donated organ HAS to be procured immediately ~ it cannot wait inside the cadaver. She understood after I explained it to her. But because of the nature of the situation there is never a 'good' time to bring it up to the families.
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CeCe wrote:Not override the wishes of the deceased, no. Those wishes should be respected whether the family agrees or not.
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