Nine Myths & Facts About Organ Donation

Myth 1:
If doctors in the hospital know I want to be a donor, they won't try to save my life.
Organ-donation-myth-Doctors-wont-let-you-die
Myth 2:
Some people can recover from brain death.
Organ Donation Myth - people cannot recover from brain death
Myth 3:
Deciding who receives a donor organ discriminates by race. Therefore, ethnic minorities should refuse to donate.

organ donation myth - organ donation and race
Myth 4:
The rich and famous are given donated organs ahead of ordinary people.
Organ Donation Myths - Organ Donation and Wealth - Wealthy organ recipient
Myth 5:
Senior citizens are too old to donate.
Organ Donation Myths - never too old or too young to donate an organ
Myth 6:
Families will be charged for donating a loved one's organs.
organ donation myths - organ donors do not pay to donate
Myth 7:
My body will be disfigured if I donate.
organ donors body respected for open casket
Myth 8:
Organs are often sold, giving the medical community enormous profits.
Organ Donation Myths - it is illegal to sell human organs
Myth 9:
My religion may prohibit organ donation.
all religions allow organ donation

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