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Can someone become an organ donor after voluntary assisted dying?

Answer

Yes, organ donation after VAD is possible and has the potential to save lives. Even those who cannot donate organs may be suitable for tissue donation. Suitability is assessed on an individual basis. To find out more about organ donation visit: DonateLife

Read the account from Sharyn Harrison, whose husband Brett was one of the first people in Australia to donate organs after voluntary assisted dying.