Organ donation is a very personal matter. For or against - it's a decision that no one can take away from you. Some people are uncomfortable with the idea of having an organ removed after their death. Others, on the other hand, feel that by donating an organ they can do something for other people even after their death.

In any case, the demand for donor organs is high and many people have been waiting for a suitable organ for years. So that they can be helped, it is important to decide for or against organ donation and to record your decision on an organ donor card. This ensures that the doctors will act in accordance with your wishes.

In addition to living people, people whose brain functions have already ceased but whose cardiovascular system is still being artificially maintained can also be considered as organ donors.
For organ donation to be successful, it is essential that donated organs are healthy and functional. For this reason, if consent has been given, various tests are carried out on a brain-dead person immediately before the organ is removed in order to check its functionality.

• You can apply for an organ donor card here.
• Further information on organ donation