A 35-year-old member asked:
we can save lives by donating our organs but why is it that some aren't willing?
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Organ donation: That is a very individual question. Some people may not be aware of the impact that organ donation can have on the lives of others. I know that some people feel very upset thinking about dying or having organs harvested - to the point that they would rather not think about it.
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