Organ Donation Policies

Organ donation policies determine how organs are donated and allocated after someone dies or chooses to donate while alive. Many places use an opt-in system, meaning individuals must actively register. Others have an opt-out system, where everyone is presumed a donor unless they state otherwise. Policies ensure fair, transparent allocation based on medical need, compatibility, and timing. They also regulate how organs are preserved and distributed to save lives efficiently and ethically. Overall, these policies aim to maximize organ availability, respect donors' wishes, and provide equitable access to transplantation.