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In reply to the discussion: My son just called me [View all]cynatnite
(31,011 posts)16. How old is too old?
How do you determine who has lived enough of a life or a long enough one?
Of course, a person must take in consideration all of these questions you pose and more. There are ethical and moral issues that come with organ donation. I think that it's perfectly reasonable for anyone to wrestle with these.
What bothers me is the judgments that people pass who are not in the shoes of the people involved. I don't think anyone has a right to tell people in these situations that a person is too old or that the donor may come to regret it. It comes across more anti-choice than anything. It's their body and they've got the right to do with it as they see fit.
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His mother is still thinking all this through, and if she wasn't interested in people's
pnwmom
Jun 2012
#42
He should talk to his health insurance provider, as this can change his future eligibility.
Brickbat
Jun 2012
#15
Well you have a wonderful son and you should be proud. But please make sure he thinks it
southernyankeebelle
Jun 2012
#17
I didn't even think of that. Your right. I do admire him for even thinking about it.
southernyankeebelle
Jun 2012
#22
Like a good parent you put it out there. Hope he makes the best decision. Prayers are coming your
southernyankeebelle
Jun 2012
#54
Ironic that this story about a donor being denied insurance is on the same page as this one right no
mtnester
Jun 2012
#27
One question that should be examined: what is the family/social interaction that
enough
Jun 2012
#41
I'm going to say something that might come across as uncaring. But it has to be said.
Baitball Blogger
Jun 2012
#44
Life expectancy of kidney donors appears to be similar or perhaps longer than non-donors
Ms. Toad
Jun 2012
#55