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Discussion
Under what circumstances would you allow an organ to be removed from your body? Tick the ones you
agree with:
a. If I needed a n operation. /' Donorcard
b. After death, for general medical purposes.
I request that after my death:
c. To donate a n organ t o a close relative. A. any part of my body may be used for the treatment
d. To donate a n organ t o a close friend. of others or
B. my kidneys corneas heart lungs liver
e. To help anyone in need. pancreas be used for transplantation
f. To make money. Signature.. .............. Date.. .......
g. Never. In the event of my death, if possible, contact:
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Many people carry an organ donor card, which allows
doctors to take parts of their bodies if they are killed.
Do you carry one? If not, why not?
Remember to tell someone close to you that you
want to be an organ donor. Their agreement is
important it the time ever comes. I
Reading
Read this article about debt collection in Japan. Does the same thing happen in other countries?
Discussion
1.The debt collector gave prices for certain organs. Where was he possibly getting those figures from?
2. D o you think people w h o object t o organ donation are being selfish?
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medical questions.
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7. Finding an organ donor used to be more
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difficult, but the situation has improved by
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Discussion
Answer these questions in pairs or small
groups:
1. Do you think one day doctors will be
shopping for organs on the internet?
Is there anything wrong with selling
organs?
2. Would you mind having your body cut up
for the sake of science after you die?
Would you put a limit on what they can
take?
3. What would you tell a person who is
considering becoming an organ donor? "This is the worst part of the job - having
What would you say to encourage or to clear up after a Rugby International!"
discourage herlhim?
4. How do you feel about using animal organs in human beings? How about using a monkey's heart?
Would you like the eyes of a pig?
5. Many people don't have the time or just can't be bothered to get an organ donor card. Some
countries want a new system where doctors automatically have permission to take your organs
unless you have a card which says that you are not an organ donor. A system like this one could
simplify and speed things up at hospitals and save lives. Would you be in favour of a system like
this?