2. In 1987 Congress passed the National Organ Transplant
Act. It established
1)Organ Procurement
2)Transplantation Network (OPTN)
3)The Scientific Registry of Transplant
Recipients.
3. Currently there are 118,077 people that need
transplants
There are 1,760 children who need organ
donation
On Average seventy nine people per day are
receiving transplants
One organ donation can save up to eight
people
4. 90% of Americans say they support donation
Only 30% know the essential part of
becoming a donor
Know the legal parts of donation. Share with
your family your wishes.
5. Used to treat end stage organ failure
Used to treat cancers and correct eye sight.
Organ transplants affect all ages, race and
genders.
6. Retinas are used to correct eye sight
Bone marrow use to for treatment in various
forms of cancers.
Heart transplants used for treatment in heart
failure.
Kidneys are used to treat kidney failure. Most
needed organ.
7. Psychological evaluation
Blood typing and drug testing
Spiritual counseling if the person has
religious concerns
8. Organ donation is a rewarding experience
It can give life and hope to someone who is
in need of it.
Share your thoughts and wishes with your
family.
9. Citations
"Donate Life America." Donate Life America. N.p., n.d.
Web. 24 Apr. 2013. <http://donatelife.net>.
"Organ Donation." Organ Donation. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Apr.
2013. < www.organdonor.gov>.
Based on OPTN as of 4/26/2013
http://optn.transplant.hrsa.gov/data/
"Addressing a Vital Need." Organ Donation Network.
N.p., n.d. Web. 22
April. 2013.
http://www.thenationalnetworkoforgandonors.org/.
