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I wanted to share this since many ppl get transplanted in NC.
Organ Donor's Wishes Now Law
North Carolina will soon join 44 other states in ensuring that the wishes of potential organ donors, as expressed on their driver's licenses, are respected.
A new law, which takes effect Oct. 1, makes a driver's decision to be an organ donor, designated by a red heart on a driver's license, legally binding. Gov. Mike Easley signed the bill Friday.
In the past, the red heart indicated the driver's intention to be a donor, but it could be overturned by the family. Under the new law, a family member's permission will not be needed...
Full Article at :
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">http://www.newsobserver.com/ne...nce/story/696421.html
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Organ Donor's Wishes Now Law
North Carolina will soon join 44 other states in ensuring that the wishes of potential organ donors, as expressed on their driver's licenses, are respected.
A new law, which takes effect Oct. 1, makes a driver's decision to be an organ donor, designated by a red heart on a driver's license, legally binding. Gov. Mike Easley signed the bill Friday.
In the past, the red heart indicated the driver's intention to be a donor, but it could be overturned by the family. Under the new law, a family member's permission will not be needed...
Full Article at :
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.newsobserver.com/news/health_science/story/696421.html
">http://www.newsobserver.com/ne...nce/story/696421.html
</a>