Blood/organ/bone marrow donation

George

I think the most important issue is freedom of choice. I think possibly you and I are at different ends of the spectrum here but the good thing is that we respect each others choice to have our mortal remains disposed of of as we each wish.

From my traditionalist perspective, my magnificant body is to good to be hacked about and transplanted. I want it left as much virgo intacto as possible. I want it bunged down in the earth and I want a whacking great tombstone placed on the top of it. That is what I want and that is what I shall have.

You on the other hand appear to be happy to have your remains done to as someone in a hospital sees fit. If that is what you want, then I admire you, you are a better man than me.

The main thing is that our respective wishes are complied with and that we can die confident in the knowledge that this shall be so.

Regards

Mick

Dear Mick,

You on the other hand appear to be happy to have your remains done to as someone in a hospital sees fit. If that is what you want, then I admire you, you are a better man than me.

The main thing is that our respective wishes are complied with and that we can die confident in the knowledge that this shall be so.

We may not agree in precise detail, but essentially we are both libertarians, who believe in respect for free choice. After that, then very little can divide us in our respective viepoints! None of us is better than anyone else in truth! But I do, as you do, believe in standing up, and getting on with life, and not learning on others for longer than can be avoided. The trick is to do it as rarely as possible, and for the shortest time possible!

ATB from George

George

An excellent reply.

Regards

Mick

I have a question for the people with donor cards: Have you ever been afraid that having one might motivate your doctors to write you off more easily?

I'm not talking about two guys coming over and saying "Can we have your liver?", but suppose your chances are slim? Aren't you afraid that a donor card might motivate a doctor to, instead of trying something that might save your life, but has a slim chance of success, might instead opt to give up so that he doesn't risk damaging the organs viable for transplantation?

I'm not even saying they might do this consciously, but does it make a difference to you?

nkrgovic,

No, I have never thought about it nor am I concerned about it. I can't see it happening.

Mick

I think that your body has a very good chance of being "hacked" about as part of the post mortem (sp?) that will most likely be carried out on your cadaver in order to accurately diagnose the cause of your demise. Your brain will be removed and weighed - your inner tubes and contents will be gunged out and examined. Some of the bits and juices will get washed down the sink and some may even find the way back into the body (or another cadaver)

With a bit of luck you could have a trainee doing the actual hacking about.

Your only safe way of ensuring you not get alien hands groping inside your body is to die at sea and get tipped over board wrapped in the Royal Mail flag.

this is a happy little thread.