Myths and misconceptions
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Myth: It’s better to just let my family decide at the time
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Myth: I can’t be an organ and tissue donor because I lived in the UK.
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Myth: Organ and tissue donation disfigures the body
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Myth: It’s my choice – I don’t need to discuss it with my family
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Myth: Organ and tissue donation is against my religion
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Myth: If I am a registered donor, doctors won’t try as hard to save my life
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Myth: I’m too old to be an organ and tissue donor
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Myth: I’m not healthy enough to donate because of my lifestyle choices
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Myth: I’m already registered on my driver’s licence. I don’t need to do anything else.