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Is it normal to not want to donate an organ?

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Dr. Jason Beasley answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Your choice: To be an organ donor is an individual choice, and it is not considered abnormal. But if you die and are able to donate your organs, you can potentially save several other people's lives.

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Answered 10/29/2014

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