Many people decide to become organ donors when they die. However, people can also donate certain organs (such as a kidney or portion of a liver) while they are still living; these people are called "living donors." You do not have to be related to the donor to receive an organ. While close blood relatives may be a better match, this is not always the case.

To have your consent (or objection) recorded for organ donation you need to register on the Australian Organ Donor Register you can: Download a registration form (97k) or register online at www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/yourhealth/our_services/aaodr.shtml Request a registration form to be mailed to you, email your full name and postal address to aodr@medicareaustralia.gov.au If you are 16 or 17 you can register your intention. See similar questions...

Authorized hospital personnel access the registry at the time of your death to determine if you are listed and wished to be a donor. Your desires are then shared with your family so that they can make the final decision. See similar questions...

There are a number of ways to become an organ and tissue donor. See similar questions...

AnswerEach organ and tissue donor saves or improves the lives of as many as 50 people. Giving the "Gift of Life" may lighten the grief of the donor's own family. Many donor families say that knowing other lives have been saved helps them cope with their tragic loss. AnswerEven if you sign a donor card it is essential that your family know your wishes. Your family may be asked to sign a consent form in order for your donation to occur. See similar questions...

In almost all cases resulting in organ donation, the patient has suffered a traumatic brain injury and brain death. After all life-saving efforts have been exhausted and it is determined that the patient's death is imminent, the patient must remain on ventilator support. The reason for this is that the heart and lungs must continue to function after the patient dies so that the transplantable organs continue to function. If the heart stops beating, the organs die and cannot be transplanted. See similar questions...

It would be a good idea to have a medical alert bracelet or card so that any doctor who treats you for an emergency will know that you require special treatment for the DI. For information about obtaining Medic Alert cards, bracelets, or necklaces, contact Medic Alert (a nonprofit organization), 2323 Colorado Ave., Turlock, CA 95382; 800-432-5378; www.medicalert.org. See similar questions...

Yes. We will gladly resize your childs bracelet or necklace for you. Although most customers find they prefer to order a whole new bracelet or necklace because they want to keep their childs first bracelet or necklace as a treasured keepsake in their childs baby book. It is always fun to look back at special keepsakes to awh at the small size your child once was. See similar questions...

We stand behind our jewelry against breakage, corrosion, or bead cracking. We do not replace for loss or abuse. If you have problems with the jewelry, all you need to do is call us at 931-388-0458 and we will give you the address to which you need to send the item. See similar questions...

Anyone can express a wish to become a donor by joining a donor registry, signing a donor card, or indicating intent to donate on a driver's license application. A family may decide to donate the organs of a deceased loved one who has not indicated a choice about donation or who is under age-a child, for example. A minor usually has to take additional steps to declare his or her decision to be a donor. See similar questions...

To be an organ donor you must die from brain death. Brain death occurs in only 1 - 2 percent of all deaths. Even with every donor being identified and all families consenting to donation, a shortage or organs may still exist. For this reason, research is underway to develop other means of meeting the need, such as the development of artificial organs. See similar questions...

When you get your driver’s license renewed, inform the agent that you want to be an organ donor. They should ask you, but just in case they don’t, be sure to let them know so they can record your request. Or, you can print the enrollment form (http://www.dhss.mo.gov/OrganDonor/Reg.pdf) and mail the completed form to the Department of Health and Senior Services; Organ Donor Registry, P.O. Box 570; Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570. See similar questions...

Infants to the elderly can be considered potential tissue donor. The age and sex of a person will determine what tissues are eligible to be donated. See similar questions...

It depends on the piece, but we can almost always add an extender to necklaces, and we can often add or remove a small amount of length on bracelets. Additionally, many of our necklaces are designed to be sized for the person who purchases them; if this option is available, it will be stated in the description. If the option is not offered, please ask us before you place your order and we will be glad to look at the piece and let you know if we can adjust it for you. See similar questions...