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Confirm any organ or tissue donation wishes
If they wanted to donate organs or tissue, this often needs to happen within hours. Check their driver's license, any advance directive, or the state donor registry. Hospital staff usually ask about donation, but if you're at home or the topic hasn't come up, contact the hospital or a local organ procurement organization directly.
What you'll need
- Their driver's license or advance directive
- Your state's donor registry
Good to know
Speed matters: Most organs and tissues can only be recovered in the first few hours, even for someone registered as a donor. If donation matters to your family, move quickly.
Need help with this step?
Someone on our team can talk through this step with you, answer questions, and help you figure out what applies.
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