Organ Donors Articles
Dead Or Alive: Cutting Issue For Organ Donors
THE head of the federal health department is worried a Melbourne doctor's comments that not all organ donors are dead when their organs are removed will undermine efforts to boost Australia's donation rate.
Double Thanks To Organ Donors
JOHN Miller and his stepdaughter Andrea, of Tenambit, know the benefits of organ donation.
Most Donors Not Truly 'dead' When Organs Are Removed
MOST organ donors in Australia are not truly dead when their organs are taken and often transplant procedures do not conform with the law, a leading Melbourne doctor has argued.
'presumed Consent' In Organ Donation Would Save Lives
Aussies are big recyclers, but not organ donors - it makes no sense, writes Mandy Sayer.
Potential Organ Donors 'missed' By Hospitals Push For Staff To Approach Families
DOZENS of potential organ donors are being lost because hospitals are not identifying suitable candidates and are not treating dying patients long enough to preserve their organs, a State Government report says.
