Chat Time 11 - Organ donation

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Questions

1. What are the reasons for supporting organ donation?
   a. We can make good use of our organs to help others in need and it would be useless to keep our organs when we die.
   b. Organ donation gives hope and inspiration to the people in need and it is kind enough to give someone else the chance to live.

2. What are the worries about organ donation?
   a. Some people think organ donation is dangerous. They also worry about the length of recovery and the long-term consequence.
   b. Some people worry about the danger and uncertainly of organ donation. Some also think that their religion does not allow organ donation.

3. What does the general public think about organ donation?
   a. The general public thinks donating organs is an act of love. But some people believe a body should be intact after death.
   b. The general public thinks donating organs is a noble act which can give life. But still some people are not comfortable about this idea because their religion rejects donating organs.

Individual Response

1. Would you like to become a registered organ donor?
   a.I would definitely like to become a registered organ donor because it is meaningful to help some patients who are critically ill.
   b. By deciding to be a registered organ donor, I can give the gift of hope for the thousands of patients awaiting organ transplants. It is a generous and worthwhile decision that can save lives.

2. Should there be age limits on organ donations?
  a. I think there should be age limits on organ donations as teenagers are still too young to take the risk of surgery.
  b. I think there should not be any age limitations on who can donate. Whether you can donate depends on your physical condition, not age. But if you are young, you need to get the consent of your parents.

3. Do you agree that organ donation is a gift of life to the person receiving the organ?
  Organ donation is certainly a gift of life. There is a critical shortage of organs and many die while waiting for transplant. Organ donation can sustain others’ lives.

4. What can the government do to promote organ donation?
  The government can enhance public education to encourage people to donate their organs to the needy. The government can also make use of social networking sites to get greater attention to organ donation.

5. What are the misunderstandings about organ donation?
  Misunderstandings about organ donation are widespread. Some people fear that if they agree to donate their organs, the hospital staff won't work as hard to save their lives. They believe that rich and famous people are given priority when it comes to allocating organs. They also think organ donation is extremely dangerous.