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Organ and tissue donation

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  • Rules on organ and tissue donation
  • Stem cell donation
  • The new Donor Act (active donor registration)
  • Question and answer
  • Documents

Hundreds of people are currently waiting for an organ or tissue transplant. Every year patients die because no suitable organ is available. The government asks everyone to register in the Donor Register.

Question and answer

  • How do I register as an organ or tissue donor?
  • How do I donate my body to medical science after my death?
  • Can my nearest relatives override my wishes about donation?
  • Can I be reimbursed for the cost of living organ donation?
  • Can I donate an organ or tissue while I am alive?
  • If I am a registered donor, what will happen to my body after my death?
Questions? Contact the Public Information Service

Ministry responsible

  • Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport

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