Are families of individuals who have just died but who had not declared an intention to be a donor given the option of donating their loved ones organs and tissues?
Yes. Federal law requires hospitals to report all deaths and imminent deaths to the local OPO. Each OPO works with hospitals in its area to coordinate identification, evaluation, removal, and transport of donated organs. This notification from the hospital allows OPO personnel to determine whether a person who has died is medically suitable to be a donor and to approach family members of potential donors to offer them the option of donating their loved ones organs and tissues.
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