A member asked:

Can i deny an organ transplant when i die?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

You can: indicate before hand it you do or don't wish to be an organ donor.

Answered 6/26/2014

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Dr. W. james Chon answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Do you mean...: Do you mean "Can I refuse to donate my organs when I die"? Only you have the right to decide whether you want to donate or not. If you don't sign up to be an organ donor, your next of kin will be asked and he/she will make the decision.

Answered 1/17/2015

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