It only takes one simple word to save the lives of thousands. That simple word is, yes. If only more people knew the truth of it. Organ donation has been said to be deadly, harmful, and heartbreaking; however, organ donation is also known as life saving and beautiful. “Organ donation is defined as the donation of tissue or organ from the human body, from a living or dead person to someone in need of a transplant” (Treatments & Procedures: Organ Transplantation). There are many different opinions about organ donation, whether it is for the greater good or only harming and ruining people 's lives. This leaves everyone wanting to know, is organ donation a life saver or death sentence? In my opinion, it is a life saver of course. Organ donation
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The first argument an opponent of organ donation would give is it prolongs the suffering of the donor’s family. They say that since the body is kept on life support until the organs can be harvested, it can traumatize the family. They also say the family will not understand the decision that family member made of becoming an organ donor and resent them for it. This may be true, but most organ donor families do understand, and they even feel a sense of goodness come out of the passing of their loved one. They say, "The knowledge that a small piece of a loved one lived on provides a sense of comfort" (10 Most Notable Pros and Cons of Organ Donation). For example, a donated heart continues to pump for someone else. This means that a small piece of the loved one is still alive and thriving even if he or she is not physically alive. Some recipients of organs say they can feel a part of the donor with them. The donation of organs can also bring the families together—the family of the lost …show more content…
If the body takes time to accept the organ, the recipient has to pay for the time in the hospital. They also have to pay for the supposed life saving surgery. Organ recipients know there is extra cost, but the chance of living a normal life outweighs the negatives. Also the cost of paying for the surgery and hospital stay in the hospital is actually helping the recipient. For instance, "organ transplants can be less expensive in the long run than continuing medical care" (Benefits of Organ Donating). Getting an organ transplant can help the family pay for any medical bills that they may have with the money they save from the regular hospital visits. For example, someone dependent on kidney dialysis would pay 87,945 dollars per year, but they would only pay 32,922 dollars for a kidney transplant (2013 USRDS annual data report). The difference in cost is substantial; not only does the transplant give the recipient more time to live a free life, it saves them thousands of dollars every year. Finally, they will be able to take that lovely family vacation they have been dreaming about, but have not been able to because they have been swamped with medical bills and worried that something tragic would happen to their loved one while they were away. Yes, organ transplant is expensive, but it is cost effective. Also, organ transplantation saves more money in the long run, and nothing can replace
The first argument an opponent of organ donation would give is it prolongs the suffering of the donor’s family. They say that since the body is kept on life support until the organs can be harvested, it can traumatize the family. They also say the family will not understand the decision that family member made of becoming an organ donor and resent them for it. This may be true, but most organ donor families do understand, and they even feel a sense of goodness come out of the passing of their loved one. They say, "The knowledge that a small piece of a loved one lived on provides a sense of comfort" (10 Most Notable Pros and Cons of Organ Donation). For example, a donated heart continues to pump for someone else. This means that a small piece of the loved one is still alive and thriving even if he or she is not physically alive. Some recipients of organs say they can feel a part of the donor with them. The donation of organs can also bring the families together—the family of the lost …show more content…
If the body takes time to accept the organ, the recipient has to pay for the time in the hospital. They also have to pay for the supposed life saving surgery. Organ recipients know there is extra cost, but the chance of living a normal life outweighs the negatives. Also the cost of paying for the surgery and hospital stay in the hospital is actually helping the recipient. For instance, "organ transplants can be less expensive in the long run than continuing medical care" (Benefits of Organ Donating). Getting an organ transplant can help the family pay for any medical bills that they may have with the money they save from the regular hospital visits. For example, someone dependent on kidney dialysis would pay 87,945 dollars per year, but they would only pay 32,922 dollars for a kidney transplant (2013 USRDS annual data report). The difference in cost is substantial; not only does the transplant give the recipient more time to live a free life, it saves them thousands of dollars every year. Finally, they will be able to take that lovely family vacation they have been dreaming about, but have not been able to because they have been swamped with medical bills and worried that something tragic would happen to their loved one while they were away. Yes, organ transplant is expensive, but it is cost effective. Also, organ transplantation saves more money in the long run, and nothing can replace