5 Reasons That Make Organ Donation Super Important

Organ donation: A social responsibility Organ donation is considered to be an important social responsibility that doctors especially encourage people to do. It can transform the lives of patients suffering from chronic illnesses, giving them a chance at normalcy. Dr Nilesh G Satbhai, head of department, plastic, hand and reconstructive microsurgery, and transplant surgery at Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai says that over the years, there has been a surge in organ donations in India. In fact, by choosing to donate organs one can save at least nine lives.What can be donated? People mostly donate the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, pancreas, small intestine, and uterus to somebody who is in need. Besides that several tissues like hands, face, trachea, larynx, skin, corneas, heart valves, bone marrow, bone, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, blood vessels and nerves can be donated, too. Read on to find out about the five important facts that make organ donation super important.Improves the quality of life Dr Satbhai explains that eye donation can give somebody the ability to experience the real beauty of life. Similarly, liver or kidney transplant can save the life of a person suffering from end-stage disease. A hand or face transplantation can significantly improve the quality of life of the recipient.Overcomes shortage of organs Organ shortage can cause deaths of patients on the waiting list. There is already a long waiting list of people for organ transplants. Organ donation can effectively resolve this issue by reducing the gap. It is important for people to be aware of this problem. The first step is to take the pledge for organ donation and inform family members about your wish, so that it is easy for them to decide when the situation arises.Generosity of donor families Accepting the death of a loved one can be overwhelming. Organ donation, according to the doctor, is a unique opportunity to convert this grief into pride. It takes a mature mindset and strong will on part of the donor's family to take this brave decision of organ donation. They deserve all appreciation and support to make this process smooth and respectful, he states.Human organs and tissues Human organs and tissues are precious and invaluable. The doctor says by donating organs and tissues, one is not only enriching the recipient’s life, but they are also prolonging their own existence on this planet.Organs after death Finally, the expert says that burying or burning of precious organs after death is the 'loss of a huge opportunity' and a missed chance to save humankind.