What if I don't have family members who support my decision?
If you are a potential organ donor, medical staff will make every effort to find family members, or if you don't have family, they can turn to longtime friends.
The Human Tissue Authority (HTA) has a code of conduct which includes a list of people you should talk to about organ donation, starting with your family, then friends and carers who know you and can speak on your behalf.
The NHS has a duty to consider the safety of any organs being transplanted, so it's really important that you tell your family and appropriate people about your medical history and lifestyle habits.
If you don’t have family members who support your decision; Designate a representative to ask if you would like to donate your organs.
If you have no family or friends available, organ donation may go ahead if your intention to donate is registered on the NHS Organ Donor Register.
If you do not have any family or friends, if you have not registered your intention to donate, or if your area uses deemed consent or an “opt-out” system, your organs will not be donated.
If you don't have family or friends, If you have registered your decision not to donate your organs, this decision will be respected.
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