ABA Family Legal Guide

Health-Care Law

Specific Issues in Health Care

Organ Donation

What should I do if I change my mind about being, or not being, an organ donor?

You can change your decision at any time. To revoke your decision to be an organ donor, write a statement to that effect and put it with your driver's license and your advance directive. You can also revoke your decision orally, but this is not as surefire as a written statement. In either case, tell your family and loved ones about your decision so that there is no confusion about your wishes.