Everything about organ donation and tissue donation
Becoming an organ and tissue donor or not after your death. 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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What does organ and tissue donation mean for the people involved? Behind every donation lies a personal story. About hope, loss, gratitude, and the small moments that make life valuable.
Your choice in the Donor Register
Everyone aged 18 and older is in the Donor Register. So are you. Haven't filled in a choice yourself? Then 'no objection to donation' will be listed next to your name and you are a donor.
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How does organ donation work?
People with a failing or non-functioning organ can sometimes be helped with an organ transplant. A donor organ is needed for an organ transplant.
How does tissue donation work?
People can be helped with tissues that someone can donate after death. For example, consider a skin transplant after burns.
What are the choices in the Donor Register?
Everyone in the Netherlands is registered in the Donor Register from the age of 18. In it, you indicate whether or not you want to donate organs and tissues. What are the options?
Why talk about your choice in the Donor Register?
When you die, doctors first check the Donor Register and discuss your choice with your next of kin. If your family already knows your wishes, it brings peace of mind and prevents extra doubt during 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 free of charge or send us an email.
The Donor Info Line answers questions in Dutch or English, available on working days from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM