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Frequently Asked Questons
Q. How do I become a donor?
A. Bio-Gift of Texas believes that becoming a donor is one of the most profound and unselfish acts an individual can do. A few ways to document your intentions is your driver's license, donor registries and by contacting Bio-Gift of Texas.
Q. Can I change my mind later?
A. Yes. Simply tell your closest relative or legal guardian and have your driver's license changed at the nearest driver's license office or by notifying Bio-Gift of Texas.
Q. Is there any cost if I decide to become a whole body donor?
A. No. There is absolutely no cost to you or your family if you become a tissue donor.
Q. Can anyone become a tissue donor?
A. Anyone can be a tissue donor regardless of age or previous illness. The acceptability of the donation is determined at the time of the donor's death. ln fact, tissue donation is a more common option for people wishing to be donors. as there are fewer medical reasons a person would be denied the opportunity. As many as 50 people can benefit from ONE tissue donor.
Q. Who would be declined for medical research and education donation?
A. Most of the general population is eligible to donate their body to science. However, we cannot guarantee that a donation for medical research is suitable until a determination is made at the time of death. Donors with active communicable diseases (diseases that can be passed from person to person such as viral Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease or Tuberculosis) may not donate.
Q. What about medical education?
A. Bio-Gift of Texas distributes tissues for the creation and improvement of medical instrumentation and devices, and to educate medical professionals. Full body donation to science provides surgeons and nurses with unparalleled hands-on experience prior to performing on their patients.
Q. How do I know that my loved one will be treated with RESPECT?
A. Bio-Gift of Texas operates above and beyond the standards and laws that regulate tissue donation. It is our policy to treat each donor as if they were one of our loved ones.
Q. My family members do not believe in donation. How can I make sure that I will be a donor?
A. Sometimes, resistance to donation is simply an unwillingness to think about the death of a loved one. The best thing you can do is stress to your loved ones how important it is to you to donate. Make them aware that you have registered as a donor, and ask them to honor your wishes.
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