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Anyone from a child to an old person. Even if you have had a serious illness in the past, you can still become a donor under the right circumstances.
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| 2. CAN PEOPLE BUY OR SELL ORGANS? |
No. The "Transplantation of Human Organs Act" prohibits any commercial dealings in organs and makes this a punishable offence.
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| 3. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BRAIN DEATH AND COMA? |
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Coma is a state of unconsciousness that occurs because the brain is injured in some way. The brain still functions and this can be seen in the tests that are performed. The person will be able to breathe on his own without the help of a respirator. The brain, in fact, may heal.
Brain death usually results from a severe brain injury or brain haemorrhage which causes all the brain activity to stop. This can happen after a major road accident or a bleeding in the brain due to stroke.
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| 4. WHO WILL RECEIVE THE ORGANS? |
Recipients are chosen on the grounds of need, longest waiting time and by blood group and if necessary, by tissue characteristics. There is a waiting list for organ transplants because demand exceeds supply.
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| 5. WHAT ARE THE COSTS OF TRANSPLANTATION? |
Kidney transplant - Rs. 1-1.5 Lakhs approx (in Govt. Hospitals)
Kidney transplant - Rs. 3 Lakhs approx (in Pvt. Hospitals)
Heart transplant - Rs. 10 Lakhs approx
Liver Transplant - Rs. 15 - 20 Lakhs approx
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| 6. AFTER BRAIN DEATH HAS BEEN DECLARED AND THE FAMILY DECIDES TO DONATE THE ORGANS, WHO BEARS THE SUBSEQUENT COSTS OF MAINTAINING THE DONOR UNTIL ORGAN REMOVAL? |
Certain hospitals would bear the cost. Apparently some of the hospital pass the charges on to the recipients.
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| 7. CAN MOTHER HELP IN SOME WAY TO MEET THE COSTS OF TRANSPLANTS? |
| There are a few charitable and government funds available for patients needing transplants. The Trust, through its Patient Support Group can help in guiding the patients to these institutions and help them in applying for these funds. |
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