One of the most important elements of becoming an organ donor is that you discuss your wishes with your next of kin and with your family. In 1986 legislation was passed which required all hospitals to develop protocol to ask the next of kin for permission to procure the organs of the patient at the time of impending death. This is why it is so important to discuss donation with your family when you register with The Living Bank and signer donor card so they will know your wishes. Brain death occurs when a person has an irreversible, catastrophic brain injury which cause all brain activity to stop permanently. A. No, the National Organ Transplant Act prohibits the sale of human organs and tissues.
Violators are subject to fines and imprisonment.
A living person can also donate bone marrow and certain parts of the pancreas.