In France, the status of presumed donor applies by default, unless the person expressed opposition during their lifetime. However, if the deceased is not registered in the national refusal registry, medical professionals are required to consult their relatives to ascertain their stance on organ donation.
In approximately 40% of cases, families who have never discussed this sensitive topic with their deceased loved one, and are experiencing intense grief, oppose organ donation. Consequently, organ retrieval cannot proceed, even if this situation contradicts the law, as the deceased's wishes must be respected.
This World Organ Donation and Transplant Day serves as a key moment to emphasize the importance of communication: organ donation, between loved ones, you must say it!
A simple conversation will help ensure your decision is honored, protect your loved ones, and most importantly, save lives. The green ribbon, a symbol of this commitment, expresses gratitude to donors and offers a glimmer of hope for patients awaiting transplants. Today, share your wishes with your family and friends: parents, children, spouses, friends. A single donor can save multiple lives.
