World Religions
This religion supports organ donation and sees in as charity and saving lives
Christianity
True or False: Doctors won't try as hard to save your life if you are a registered donor
False
This system is where patients go when waiting for an organ
Waiting list, or national transplant system
This organ pumps blood and is one of the most commonly transplanted lifesaving organs
Heart
This is the act of giving an organ or tissue to help someone else live or be healthier
organ donation
Judaism
True or false: You can be too old to be an organ donor
False
It is illegal to buy or sell organ in this country
The United States
These two organs filter waste from the blood and are the most commonly transplanted
This type of donor gives organs after death
In this religion scholars permit organ donation as long as it does not harm the donor and saves a life
Islam
True or False: Open casket funerals is not possible after organ donation
False
This law protects donor and recipient medical information
HIPAA
This organ helps detoxify chemicals and can regenerate after donation
liver
living donor
This religion generally supports organ donation and emphasizes compassion and helping others
Buddhism
True or False: Your financial stability plays a big role in determining if you will receive an organ or not
True
This ethical rule requires doctors to respect a patients decision about donation
Autonomy
These tissues help restore sight and are commonly donated after death
This is required from family members if a person hasn't registered as a donor
Consent
This religion often sees organ donation as a selfless act, but concerns about maintaining bodily integrity after death
Hinduism
True or False: People with medical conditions can donate organs
True
Ethical principle that ensures patients are treated fairly
equity
Besides the kidneys, this is the only organ that living donors can partially donate
liver
This registry allows people to officially record their decision to donate
donor registry