Eng 112

Linda Sisko

English 112

March 22, 2008

Outline

More people would donate organs if they only understood organ donation and transplantation.

I. Research-History

A. First organ transplant.

B. Organ transplant system.

1. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network.

2. Transplantation Centers.

II. Transplant types.

A. Tissue

1. Cornea

2. Skin

3. Bone Marrow

B. Organs

1. Heart

2. Lungs

3. Kidneys

4. Liver

III. Myths of organ donation

A. Brain death

1. Absence of brain function

2. Upper and lower brain

B. Discrimination

1. Diseases of ethnic groups

2. Upper class people

C. Disfigurement

1. Surgical procedure

2. Open casket

D. Black market organs

1. Laws

2. Fines and jail

IV. Religious aspects of organ donation

A. Catholics

B. Jehovah’s

V. Donor registry

A. Driver’s license

B. State registry

C. Living will