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> but I don't see many disadvantages to just letting your family/partner/loved ones that you're cool with your organs being donated, rather than carrying a card
by Cadsby 15y ago
> but I don't see many disadvantages to just letting your family/partner/loved ones that you're cool with your organs being donated, rather than carrying a card.
Paradoxical as it may sound, loved ones are not always the most reliable individuals to carry out your wishes in these circumstances. They often, understandably, have trouble letting letting go and can't always be counted on to prioritize your wishes over their own.
- baddox 15y agoEither way, you've got to trust someone, since you definitely won't be awake to make the decision yourself, and probably not around to see the outcome. Of course, I'm sure you can also draw up legal documents expressing your wishes to donate, and then tell your loved ones about it. Sure, looking up your will may take too long for the donation process, but hopefully the existence of the documents would help make your loved ones more reliable if you don't think you can trust them.