Have you ever wondered what actually happens after you register as an organ donor?

Registering your decision is simply a way of recording your wish to help others after your death. It does not mean that your organs will automatically be donated, nor does it affect the medical care you receive.

If you become critically ill, doctors will always focus first on saving your life. Organ donation is considered only after death has been legally and medically confirmed and donation is found to be possible.

If donation can proceed, specially trained medical teams assess which organs and tissues may be suitable for transplantation. Depending on the circumstances, organs such as the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys and pancreas, as well as tissues such as corneas, skin, bone and heart valves, may help others.

Your organs are not simply given to the next person on a list. Transplant teams consider factors such as medical urgency, blood group, tissue compatibility, organ size and other medical criteria to find suitable recipients.

Most importantly, organ donation does not change the dignity or respect given to the donor. The recovery procedure is carried out carefully, and families can still make funeral arrangements according to their wishes.

So, registering as an organ donor is more than filling out a form. It is a decision that could turn one life into a gift of life for others.

One decision. Many possibilities. A lasting gift of life.