Organ and tissue donation

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class="current">Organ and tissue donation</span> </div> <div class="curve"></div> <hr class="less-margin hidden-md-down" /> <div id="contentFull" class="articlePage"> <div id="contentText" class="clearfix articlePage content-wrap"> <a name="contentstart"></a> <h1>Organ and tissue donation</h1> <p>Organ and tissue donation is when a person (a donor) donates their organs or tissues to another person (a recipient).</p> <p>Donations allow recipients who have damaged organs or tissues, to be replaced through a life-saving medical procedure called a transplant.</p> <div class="doh-accordian"> <div class="doh-accordian_btn"> Why do people need transplants? </div> <div class="doh-accordian_body"> <div class='doh-accordian_body-wrap'> <p><span>A person who needs a transplant is usually very ill. They can be any age, from newborn babies through to older people.</span></p> <p><span>People with end-stage liver, heart or lung failure will die unless they have a transplant, while people with kidney failure can usually be placed on dialysis until a kidney becomes available.</span></p> <p><span>A tissue transplant can improve a recipient's life. For example, donated eye tissue can prevent blindness and help someone who is partially or completely blind - due to a genetic condition, illness, or injury - to see again.</span></p> <p><span>Around 1800 people are officially waiting for an organ transplant at any time in Australia.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="doh-accordian"> <div class="doh-accordian_btn"> What are the different types of donation? </div> <div class="doh-accordian_body"> <div class='doh-accordian_body-wrap'> <p>There are 2 types of donation:</p> <ul> <li><span>Deceased – when someone chooses to become a donor after their death.</span></li> <li><span>Living – when someone donates a kidney or part of their liver to another person while they are still alive.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #243741;">All Australians are encouraged to become potential donors.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="doh-accordian"> <div class="doh-accordian_btn"> What organs can be donated? </div> <div class="doh-accordian_body"> <div class='doh-accordian_body-wrap'> <p><span>Organs from the body that can be donated are:</span></p> <ul> <li><span>heart</span></li> <li><span>lungs</span></li> <li><span>liver</span></li> <li><span>kidneys</span></li> <li><span>intestine</span></li> <li><span>pancreas.</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="doh-accordian"> <div class="doh-accordian_btn"> What tissues can be donated? </div> <div class="doh-accordian_body"> <div class='doh-accordian_body-wrap'> <p><span>Tissues that can be donated in Western Australia are:</span></p> <ul> <li><span>bone</span></li> <li><span>tendons</span></li> <li><span>ligaments</span></li> <li><span>eyes.</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <h2>More information</h2> <p>Find out more about <a href="/Articles/A_E/Becoming-an-organ-and-tissue-donor">becoming an organ donor</a>.</p> <p>For further queries or to organise a presentation on the subject at your workplace, sporting, or social club, contact DonateLife WA by <a href="mailto:donatelifewa@health.wa.gov.au">email </a>or call 1800 950 155</p> <h2>Remember</h2> <ul> <li>A donor is someone who donates their organs or tissues to another person who requires a transplant</li> <li>A recipient is someone who previously had damaged organs or tissues and has received a transplant</li> <li>Around 1800 Australians are officially waiting for an organ transplant at any time.</li> <li>There are two different types of donation; deceased or living.</li> <li>All Australians are encouraged to become a potential donor.</li> </ul> <h3>Information provided by</h3> <a href="http://www.donatelife.gov.au"><img height="145" alt="Donate-life logo" width="217" src="/~/media/Images/HealthyWA/News-and-alerts/Articles/DonateLife/donate-life-logo-300px.jpg" /></a> <div id="modified" class="clearfix"> <div class="leftDiv"> </div> <div class="floatRight"> </div> </div><hr id="phrightcontentbelow_1_hrPostDisclaimer"></hr><p>This publication is provided for education and information purposes only. 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All users should seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional for a diagnosis and answers to their medical questions.</p> <div id="moreOn"> <div class="rule"></div> <h3>See also</h3> <ul> <li> <a id="phrightcontentbelow_2_lstMoreLinks_lnkPage_0" title="Becoming an organ and tissue donor" href="/Articles/A_E/Becoming-an-organ-and-tissue-donor">Becoming an organ and tissue donor</a></li> <li> <a id="phrightcontentbelow_2_lstMoreLinks_lnkPage_1"></a></li> <li> <a id="phrightcontentbelow_2_lstMoreLinks_lnkPage_2"></a></li> <li> <a id="phrightcontentbelow_2_lstMoreLinks_lnkPage_3" title="Genetic conditions" href="/Articles/F_I/Genetic-conditions">Genetic conditions</a></li> <li> <a id="phrightcontentbelow_2_lstMoreLinks_lnkPage_4" title="Heart failure" href="/Articles/F_I/Heart-failure">Heart failure</a></li> <li> <a id="phrightcontentbelow_2_lstMoreLinks_lnkPage_5"></a></li> <li> <a id="phrightcontentbelow_2_lstMoreLinks_lnkPage_6"></a></li> </ul> </div> <div id="relatedSites" > 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