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What is allograft?
Allograft is any human tissue that is transplanted from one person to
another.
How
many people can benefit from one tissue donor?
As many as 100 people can benefit from one tissue donor.
Who
can donate?
Almost anyone of any age can be a tissue donor. Suitability criteria
varies depending on the tissue. The family or next of kin will be asked
to consent for donation and specific medical criteria will need to be
met.
Does
my religion accept donation?
Most religions support and consider donation as an act of charity. It
is a way to affirm the deceased's generosity and goodness. If you have
questions about the beliefs of your religion, you should discuss them
with your spiritual advisor.
My family
members do not believe in donation. How can I make sure that I will
be a donor?
Southeast Tissue Alliance will not procure any organs or tissues without
the permission of your next of kin. The best thing you can do is stress
to your loved ones how important it is to you to donate.
Who
is considered to be my next of kin?
1) Health Care Surrogate 2) Spouse 3) Adult child 4) Parent or grandparent 5) Adult sibling 6)
Guardian or other responsible person.
Does
the family incur any costs or receive any payment related to the donation?
The donor family is never billed for expenses related to the donation.
Also, the donor family is not paid for any donations, as this would
be a violation of federal and state laws.
How
does donation affect funeral arrangements?
Your decision to donate should not interfere with funeral arrangements.
However, it is important that you let your funeral home of choice know
of your desire to donate and if it fits with their ability to care for
a tissue donor. Donation should not delay funeral arrangements or add
to the cost. With funeral homes supporting donation, the body is carefully
reconstructed and a normal funeral service may be held.
Will
donation incur a cost?
Donation is a wonderful gift, and the family should never be charged
for anything related to donation. If you receive a bill from a hospital
or funeral home that you believe includes donation costs, please contact
us.
Can
an organ donor also be a tissue donor?
Yes. If a donor meets criteria for both, organs and tissues can be taken
at the same time.
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