Some of the postings on here regarding organ transplantation, are being made by people who are not educated about this topic.
I believe that all public discourse is a good thing, but only when the facts are being presented.
No, EMS personel DO NOT load up victims who are organ donors last. This is the most ridiculous statement on the topic so far. Pt’s are treated based upon the seriousness of their injuries. Do you think the 911 Rescue Workers (yes, they are capitaliized for a reason!) were searching through peoples purses and wallets looking for their donor status?! That statement is a slap in the face to these men and women.
It is the same in the ER, nurses and Dr’s work hard, damn hard to save the lives of the critically injured. A lot of times, we don’t even know the persons name, let alone their donor status.
If what this article is alleging is true, an awful atrocity occurred. This is not how Organ Procurement Agencies operate.
For more information, please visit www.UNOS.org
Organ Donation is a wonderful gift that a grieving family can give to someone in need.