I have been sentenced to death by my sister

dailymail ^ | 24th March 2007 | By LAURA ROBERTS

[kms61]

In British usage, partner can denote any relationship and doesn't necessarily indicate that the partners are of the same sex.

[knuthom]

I imagine you may be a little less hesitant if you or a family member needed a transplant.

I didn't say I was hesitant to donate. I said I wanted my family present to give permission. If I agree to donate and inform my family, what difference does it make if I sign the card or not?

[trumandogz]

It may be the case that your family does not arrive at the hospital on time.

[Admin Moderator]

Get in as many of those as you can in your little remaining time.

[trumandogz]

It may be the case that your family does not arrive at the hospital on time.

[Tricky j]

I donated stem cells for my sister and it was fairly painless and took about 5 hours. Unfortunately it didn't help, she died 3years ago.

[Tricky j]

When my sister was diagnosed with leukemia, I asked what I could do. If they would have asked for both legs I would have said OK. If you have to ask, you don't have much of a family.

[FormerACLUmember]

Helen Pretty with her (apparant) usual smirk, preparing for her special place in hell.

[knuthom]

It may be the case that your family does not arrive at the hospital on time.

So you are saying that the hospital might remove my organs without my family being present or giving permission? That is precisly the situation I want to avoid and the reason I haven't signed the card. I want my family involved in the decision about whether to turn off life support. I do not want that decision made without them present.

[trumandogz]

i understand your concern. However, I do not think that medical professionals would let a person die in order to harvest their organs.

I know it would be a tough call for anyone's family to make the call to donate but everyone in my family is clear of my intentions.

[IslandJeff]

Whoa, Boss. Nice "group".

Sorry I missed it!

[Allegra]

I put black ink on sisters old black rotary telephone receiver...The Legend of Black Ear was born....

Brothers who have sisters are all eeeevil... ;-)

[knuthom]

However, I do not think that medical professionals would let a person die in order to harvest their organs.

But might they conclude that I had already "died"? Medical professionals do not always agree on when to turn off life support. I just want my family involved in decisions like that.

[Allegra]

After Spring Break, she goes in for the procedure. From what she has been told the procedure is mildly painful but she believes it's worth it.

Your daughter sounds wonderful. I will say a little prayer that all goes well for both her and the recipient.