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Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act Donation - Washington 2025

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The document outlines the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, allowing individuals aged 18 or older to make anatomical gifts upon their death. It includes sections for specifying desired tissues and organs for donation, limitations on the gift, and requirements for signing and witnessing the document. Additionally, it provides a witness form and an acknowledgment section to validate the donor's intent.

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What is the difference between organ donation and anatomical gift?

Introduction. Organ and tissue donation occurs after a person has died. Transplantable organs and tissue can be donated to help the lives of individuals in need. Anatomical gift means a donation of all or part of a human body, after death, for the purpose of transplantation, therapy, research or education.

What disqualifies you from organ donation?

What if I want to make limitations or have changed my mind about being a donor? If youd like to set limitations or remove your name from the donor registry, visit LifeCenter Northwest and click the green Register Now button to create a record reflecting your wishes.

What are the organ donor laws in Washington state?

The law on organ procurement for hospitals in Washington state requires: Any adult, emancipated minor, or minor aged 15 or older may donate all or part of his or her body for transplantation, therapy, research, or education. Donations may be rescinded or revoked in some circumstances.

What are the rules for organ donors?

If youre over 18 and signed up as a deceased donor in your state registry, you have legally given permission for your donation. No one can change your consent.

How do I get off the organ donor list in Washington state?

Anyone can become an organ donor, no matter your age. Your medical condition at the time of death will determine what organs and tissue can be donated. If you would like to declare your choice to be an organ donor, be sure to enroll in your states donor registry and share your decision with your family and friends.

what was the purpose of the creation of the uniform anatomical gift act

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What is the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act?

The 2006 revised act: expanded the list of persons who can consent to organ donation on behalf of an individual; gave every individual the opportunity to donate their organs at or near death; and stated that individuals who refuse to donate must explicitly state so.

How are postmortem donation of organs handled under the Uniform anatomical gifts Act?

The act eliminates the specific bar on post-mortem donations by someone who knows the decedent refused to donate. Instead, it bars anyone, other than the parents of a deceased minor, from making a donation if the donor refused in writing to donate and did not revoke this refusal or expressly indicate otherwise.