Alberta Organ and Tissue Donation Registry
What you need to know:
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The first priority of health care professionals is to save lives. Your choice to be a donor does not affect the quality of life-saving medical care you receive.
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Everyone has the potential to be an organ and/or tissue donor, though you must be at least 18 to register your intent or consent to donate.
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There will be no cost to your family or estate for the donation of your organs or tissue.
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Organ and tissue recovery will only happen after every effort has been made to save your life.
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Organ and tissue donation should not affect preferred funeral arrangements
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More than 4,400 Canadians, including more than 500 people in Alberta, are on the wait list for an organ transplant.
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It is important to share your organ donation choices with your family and friends.
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Registration to be a donor may be updated or withdrawn through the website. MyHealth.Alberta.ca, or by calling 1-780-422-9657.