Frequently Asked Question

The most common questions about CellMyOrgan

Who can be a donor?Anyone from a child to an old person. Even if you have had a serious illness in the past, you can still become a donor under the right circumstances.
Can people buy or sell organs? No. The "Transplantation of Human Organs Act" prohibits any commercial dealings in organs and makes this a punishable offence.
Who will receive the organs?Recipients are chosen on the grounds of need, longest waiting time and by blood group and if necessary, by tissue characteristics. There is a waiting list for organ transplants because demand exceeds supply.
Are there any religious objections to organ donations?Most of the religious groups support the concept of organ donation. However if you have any doubt you can discuss it with your spiritual or religious leader.
How does the brain death occur?Brain death usually results from a severe brain injury or brain haemorrhage which causes all the brain activity to stop. This can happen after a major road accident or a bleeding in the brain due to stroke.
What is brain death?Normally the death is said to occur when heart stops. But with modern technology the heart and lungs can be made to function through mechanical support even when brain function has completely and permanently ceased. Thus once brain death occurs; the person becomes a cadaver with a beating heart.

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