Families urged to talk about organ donation

The decision on donating a loved one’s organs is so much easier to make if those involved have already discussed the issue, writes Jessica Casey

‘WE ALL think if we’re on the donor register and we have the cards, we’re covered. In reality, we are more likely to need a transplant than to donate,” says Emma Corrigan, Organ Donation and Transplant Ireland co-ordinator.

In her role, Ms Corrigan meets with families who find themselves in intensive care units and emergency departments, unexpectedly facing the loss of a loved one.