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When the donor says yes and the family says no.
Progress in Transplantation 2008 March
Signed donor cards clearly demonstrate the donor's intention to donate organs after death. In many states, this donation cannot be rescinded by the next of kin, and organs can be recovered from the donor even if the family objects. The family usually does not object if the donor has signed an organ donor card, especially if the donor had discussed the issue with the family. In some situations, however, the family objects to donation despite the signed organ donor card. If the organ procurement organization pursues donation, adverse publicity and even legal action are possible. It can be a challenge for organ procurement personnel to deal with families who object to donation in the face of a signed organ donor card in a manner that will lead to successful organ recovery without adverse consequences. This article describes 4 cases where the donor had a signed organ donor card but the family initially objected to donation. Ultimately organs were recovered from 3 of these donors.
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