Organs and tissues
- Why donating an organ?
- Is it possible to donate an organ in one's lifetime?
- Is there an age limit to donate an organ?
- How do I notify my intention/ will of donating an organ?
- Do I need a medical consultation ?
- What are the premises for an organexplantation ?
- Which organs and tissues can be donated ?
- Is it a Swiss recipient who will benefit of my donation ?
- Can a child donate an organ ?
- What happens with the corpse after the organs have been explanted ?
- How does organdonation correlate with religion ?
Organs: Heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, pancreas, islets, and small bowel
Tissue: Cornea, cochlear bones, bones, heart valves, blood vessels, skin, bone marrow, blood