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If you were to suddenly become dead for one reason or another. Carrying an organ donors card may save the those that are untested in using your organs important time as well as treating your body differently or taking it to the right place imediately, as may be required in the case of organ donors.

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What is the meaning of organ donor card?

An organ donor card is a card given to you when you register with the organ donation register. The card represents your desire to have your organs used for transplantation after your death.


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How can you get a donor card?

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How many people in the UK has a organ donor card?

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What procedure is involved in the donation of organs from cadaveric donors?

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