What is Organ Donation?
Organ donation is the process when a person allows an organ of their own to be removed and transplanted to another person, legally, either by consent while the donor is alive or dead with the assent of the next of kin.
How To Register For Organ Donation In South Africa?
This procedure explains various ways to Register for Organ or Tissue Donation in Eastern Cape.
Registration form Organ or Tissue Donation is a simple process and can be completed by just a click.
Apply Online
- To apply for registering for Organ or Tissue Donation online, the applicant has to visit the following link: Link
- On the left side of the homepage, the quick registration form for Organ and Tissue Donation will be present.
- Complete the form with your full name and mobile number. Then select the tick box and click “Submit form” button.
- Before ticking the box, click the “Terms and conditions” hyperlink and click “view policy” or “download policy” button.
- Open the ODF privacy policy document and read it out to get to know the terms and conditions regarding the Organ and Tissue Donation.
- If you are okay with the stipulated terms and conditions, you can proceed with the further actions.
- Once you submit the form, a successful submission message will be displayed and the applicant will receive a call from the foundation in order to confirm applicant’s details and collect details of your next of kin.
- Provide the details that they ask for as applicable and complete the registration process.
Required Documents
Any proof of identity (containing name and mobile number).
How do I register as an organ donor in South Africa?
Becoming an organ donor is simple, and no medical tests or examinations are needed.
You can either call the ODF on their toll-free number of 0800 22 66 11, register online at odf.org.za, or inform your family that when you pass you would like to donate some or all of your healthy organs.
What are the 5 steps of the organ donation process?
Even though cases vary, the following describes the basic steps in donation from deceased donors.
- Transport. A specialized team of EMTs and paramedics begin life-saving efforts at the scene.
- Treatment.
- Intensive care.
- Brain death declared.
- Evaluation.
- Authorization.
- Placement.
- Organ recovery.
How does organ donors work in South Africa?
South Africa has a detailed legal framework governing the donation, removal, use and further processing of tissue and human organs.
No one may be coerced, directly or indirectly, to donate tissue. And no form of undue pressure may be used to influence a person’s decision to donate.
At what age can you become an organ donor in South Africa?
You can become a donor if: you’re under the age 70, you’re in good health, and. if you’re clear of any predefined chronic diseases that might cause further health complications for the recipient(s).