Can family members approve an organ donation for a deceased relative?
Yes. While it might be possible for one’s next of kin to do so even if the deceased has not completed a Uniform Donor Card, very often relatives are unsure about a person’s wishes, or the one on the scene may be afraid to make a decision without consultation with all the others (and that sometimes takes too long). That is why it is so important to tell everyone — ideally in writing — that you want to donate your organs.
