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STEP 1: Sign Your Driver's
License or Non-Driver ID. |
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When should I sign? |
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When you have made the decision
to be an organ and tissue donor, sign the section on the
back of your New York State driver's license where you
agree to make an "anatomical gift." The signature
of two witnesses is no longer required. |
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Should I always
carry my driver's license or Non-Driver ID? |
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Yes. Accessibility of your
driver's license or ID will help your family members feel
reassured that you wish to be an organ and tissue donor. |
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STEP 2: Enroll in the New
York State Organ and Tissue Donor Registry |
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You should do so, in addition
to signing the back of your driver’s license or
non-driver ID. The registry is a confidential database
administered by New York State Department of Health. It
can only be accessed by hospital and New York Organ Donor
Network employees at the time of possible organ and/or
tissue donation. |
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STEP 3: Discuss your decision
with your family. |
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Why do I need to
tell my family? |
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The New York Organ Donor Network
requests consent from next of kin of all medically suitable
organ and tissue donors. Family discussion beforehand
allows next of kin to make decisions about organ and tissue
donation that meets the specific wishes of their loved
ones. |
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Download Family
Notification Form here
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