I was an organ donor, and I guess I still am under Illinois' old registry but I need to sign up for their new one.
Under the new registry it's a binding contract. If I sign up, the decision is not left up to my next of kin. People think that on one hand this will take some of the pressure off of the family. It's a difficult decision to make after/while suffering a loss. On the other, it helps make sure that the wishes of the deceased are followed. Many people signed up on the registry only to have their next of kin change their minds.
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