Everything about organ donation and tissue donation
Becoming an organ and tissue donor or not after you pass away. That is an important choice for you and the people around you. Find reliable information and tips here on how to talk about your choice in the Donor Register.
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Your choice in the Donor Register
Everyone from the age of 18 is in the Donor Register. So are you. Have you not filled in a choice yourself? Then it says 'no objection to donation' next to your name and you are a donor.
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How does organ donation work?
People with a poorly functioning 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. Think, for example, of a skin transplant after burns.
What are the choices in the Donor Register?
Everyone in the Netherlands is 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 pass away, doctors first check the Donor Register and discuss your choice with your loved ones. If your family already knows your wishes, it provides peace of mind and prevents extra doubt at an already difficult time. Read more about it here.
Do you have any more questions?
Do you have questions about organ and tissue donation or your choice in the Donor Register? Call the Donor Info Line for free or send us an email.
The Donor Info Line answers questions in Dutch or English and is available on working days from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM