Posted by John on 6/2/2003, 2:39 am, in reply to "how old do you have to be?" A few states have recently changed laws to respect the individuals wishes, even if the relatives object. If you are talking about becoming a living donor of a kidney or liver segment, then you would definitely need parental consent until you are 18.
If you are talking about becoming a donor if something should happen to you in the future, a lot depends on the laws where you live. Most states still ask the nearest living relative for permission even if the individual has a signed donor card, so talking about it, as you have done, is the most critical thing to do: let other people know how you feel.
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