Uniform Anatomical Gift Act

[angledge]

I got my California driver's license in the mail yesterday. With it came a card upon which I can state whether or not I wish to donate my body to science in the event that I die. I said yes - they can have any organs, tissues, or parts that are recoverable, for use either as transplants or for medical research.

Anyway, part of the form reminded me to "discuss my decision with affected parties". So ... I don't know how many of you would consider yourself "affected parties", but hey, I consider public posts in this journal to be good records of my opinions. I suppose I'll tell my parents when next we talk on the phone.

Comments

[krick.livejournal.com]

hmmm... your liver is probably shot too.

Is there anything left of value?

[angledge.livejournal.com]

My heart is in good shape, as are my lungs. My corneas are still clear, so they could help out someone with cataracts. I've got lots of skin, good for transplants to burn victims. My bone marrow is in working order. Several pints of blood, a few miles of blood vessels.

Or I could end up rotting at the Body Farm. It's all good.