objective and consistent judgements. The electroencephalogram (EEG) of a brain dead patient reveals no electrical activity. The doctors inject mild radioactive isotopes into the brain, to provide evidence that there is absolutely no blood flow. Brain dead patients have no gag response, their pupils do not respond to light, they do not blink when a swab is ran across their eyeballs, they do not respond to pain, and their lungs have stopped. Brain death can result from trauma, stroke, or lack of oxygen. In the United States, brain deaths account for less than 1% of all deaths, which is about 15,000- 20,000 people (The Gift of a Lifetime “Understanding Death Before Donation” 1). The majority of hospitals require two physicians, often hours between
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Additionally, the physicians allow family members to watch the examinations to prove their loved one is truly dead.
To become an organ donor he or she can either register through their state’s donor registry or upon obtaining or renewing their driver’s license (WebMD Staff “Organ Donation and Transplant” 4). When an individual becomes a potential candidate for donation, the state registry for organ donors is checked to see if the patient has personally consented to donate. If the patient is not found, an accredited representative can consent on behalf of the patient. Once consent is obtained for donation, he or she’s loved ones must then provide medical and social history. Transplant specialists decide what organs are suitable for transplant and to whom those organs should be distributed to (Donate Life Staff“Organ Donation” 1). An amendment initiated by Governor John Kasich restricted the Bureau of …show more content…
Some countries have developed an opt out rule. Citizens are presumed to be consented donors, unless they opt-out. This system would work in the United States and replace the current opt-in system. All citizens would be donors unless they completed the legal documents required to opt-out. These forms would be available at locations such as banks, libraries, post offices and online. In every state, each county would have a lawyer available to settle disputes when the opt out ruling is not being followed. In order to defend that choice, they could contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Another benefit to this law is there would be no need for funding in order to carry it out. Additionally, a single national registry would better pair donors and recipients. This would replace the current state
Additionally, the physicians allow family members to watch the examinations to prove their loved one is truly dead.
To become an organ donor he or she can either register through their state’s donor registry or upon obtaining or renewing their driver’s license (WebMD Staff “Organ Donation and Transplant” 4). When an individual becomes a potential candidate for donation, the state registry for organ donors is checked to see if the patient has personally consented to donate. If the patient is not found, an accredited representative can consent on behalf of the patient. Once consent is obtained for donation, he or she’s loved ones must then provide medical and social history. Transplant specialists decide what organs are suitable for transplant and to whom those organs should be distributed to (Donate Life Staff“Organ Donation” 1). An amendment initiated by Governor John Kasich restricted the Bureau of …show more content…
Some countries have developed an opt out rule. Citizens are presumed to be consented donors, unless they opt-out. This system would work in the United States and replace the current opt-in system. All citizens would be donors unless they completed the legal documents required to opt-out. These forms would be available at locations such as banks, libraries, post offices and online. In every state, each county would have a lawyer available to settle disputes when the opt out ruling is not being followed. In order to defend that choice, they could contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Another benefit to this law is there would be no need for funding in order to carry it out. Additionally, a single national registry would better pair donors and recipients. This would replace the current state