Everything about organ donation and tissue donation
Becoming an organ and tissue donor after your death or not. That is an important choice for you and the people around you. Find reliable information here about donation and your choice in the Donor Register.
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Your choice in the Donor Register
Everyone aged 18 and over is listed in the Donor Register. So are you. Haven't filled in a choice yourself? Then 'no objection to donation' is listed next to your name and you are a donor.
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How does organ donation work?
People with a poorly functioning or failing organ can sometimes be helped with an organ transplant. A donor organ is required for an organ transplant.
How does tissue donation work?
People can be helped with tissues that someone can donate after death. For example, think of a skin transplant after burns.
What are the choices in the Donor Register?
Everyone in the Netherlands aged 18 and over is in the Donor Register. In it, you indicate whether or not you want to donate organs and tissues. What options are there?
Why talk about your choice in the Donor Register?
When you pass away, doctors first check the Donor Register and discuss your choice with your loved ones. If your family already knows your wish, it provides peace of mind and prevents extra doubt at an already difficult moment. Read more about it here.
Do you still have questions?
Do you have questions about organ and tissue donation or your choice in the Donor Register? Then call the Donor Info Line for free or send us an email.
The Donor Info Line answers questions in Dutch or English, available on working days from 8:30 to 19:00