The end of a life can be the beginning of a legacy. Choosing to be an organ donor is the first step in saving a life. Donated organs help sick and dying individuals grasp the second chance at life that they rightfully deserve. The decision of an individual to donate organs, whether it be during life or after, is honorable and plausible. Within the circumstances of each situation, however, donors must keep in mind that the ultimate goal is to give another individual their life, not for financial gain. The organ donation system that is used today is based largely on altruism, or the belief that people will selflessly help each other expecting nothing in return. Donors could be a family member, friend, or stranger, but they all have the common
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While many people will say that they support the organ transplantation effort, only about 45% of American adults are actually on the registered donor list (Wen 1). If we were to increase the awareness of potential donors, this would help people better understand the donation process and the need for all donors, both living and deceased. One way to increase the awareness of the need for organ donations is for communities to recognize the national day assigned to the recognition of donors and to persuade citizens to become donors. Many people who are deeply concerned for the organ donation shortage in the United States are the people directly affected by the shortage. Aisha Tator says “Unfortunately unless you’re personally touched by the issue, unless you have a child that gets a virus and suddenly needs a new heart, you don’t really think about it” (Wen 1). If more people knew about the struggle that people on the waitlist endured, then there would be an increase in organ donations just as if people were compensated for their …show more content…
The system we currently use has worked for years and should continue to be used while choosing an organ recipient. It takes into consideration many factors while narrowing the wait list to the best candidates for the organ transplant; these include medical and biological compatibility with the donor, length of time on the waitlist, and the distance between the donor and recipient. Once the potential recipients are ranked, according to how they matched the characteristics, the top candidate is notified. This system is fair and signifieantly increases the chance of successful organ transplants.
Giving someone a second chance at the life they thought was over by donating organs is a commemorable act that deserves respect. Although people should not have to go into debt by donating organs they should not be compensated for organ donations for several reasons. It takes away from the pricelessness of the human body and with a greater awareness of the issue, while making some minor changes current system, we could increase the amount of donors without
While many people will say that they support the organ transplantation effort, only about 45% of American adults are actually on the registered donor list (Wen 1). If we were to increase the awareness of potential donors, this would help people better understand the donation process and the need for all donors, both living and deceased. One way to increase the awareness of the need for organ donations is for communities to recognize the national day assigned to the recognition of donors and to persuade citizens to become donors. Many people who are deeply concerned for the organ donation shortage in the United States are the people directly affected by the shortage. Aisha Tator says “Unfortunately unless you’re personally touched by the issue, unless you have a child that gets a virus and suddenly needs a new heart, you don’t really think about it” (Wen 1). If more people knew about the struggle that people on the waitlist endured, then there would be an increase in organ donations just as if people were compensated for their …show more content…
The system we currently use has worked for years and should continue to be used while choosing an organ recipient. It takes into consideration many factors while narrowing the wait list to the best candidates for the organ transplant; these include medical and biological compatibility with the donor, length of time on the waitlist, and the distance between the donor and recipient. Once the potential recipients are ranked, according to how they matched the characteristics, the top candidate is notified. This system is fair and signifieantly increases the chance of successful organ transplants.
Giving someone a second chance at the life they thought was over by donating organs is a commemorable act that deserves respect. Although people should not have to go into debt by donating organs they should not be compensated for organ donations for several reasons. It takes away from the pricelessness of the human body and with a greater awareness of the issue, while making some minor changes current system, we could increase the amount of donors without