Dr. Kristine Lipton
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WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO BE A DONOR. All of us have the opportunity to become an organ donor either through deceased or living organ donations. In Singapore, there are two legislations governing organ donation and transplantation - the Medical (Therapy, Education and Research) Act (MTERA) and the Human Organ Transplant Act (HOTA).
Learn the various meanings and uses of the word donor, from one that gives or donates something to one used as a source of biological material or parts. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of donor.
Learn the meaning of donor as a person who gives blood, organs, money or goods to help others. Find out how to use donor in a sentence and explore related words and phrases.
Jun 8, 2024 · There is no upper age limit for organ donation. The oldest dead donor in Singapore was 83. Up to seven lives can be saved by a donor. Sources: SingHealth, Ministry of Health, Singapore Hospice...
Effective October 2, 2023, donors who were previously not allowed to donate blood due to stay in the United Kingdom, France, Republic of Ireland and other countries in Europe during the affected period can now donate plateletpheresis, plasmapheresis or double red cell unit by apheresis method.
The Bone Marrow Donor Programme (BMDP) manages Singapore’s only register of volunteer bone marrow donors. Everything we do is for the goal of finding a donor for every patient.
As an organ donor, you become a beacon of hope to patients whose organs have failed. For most of these patients, organ transplant is usually the only solution for them to live on. Your decision to support organ donation could save the lives of others.
