Organ Transplants - One of Modern Medicine's Triumphs.
Organ transplants are no longer the rare, experimental procedure they once were. Today, they’ve become commonplace, saving many lives every year.
Unfortunately, many of the tens of thousands of Americans who need organ transplants will die due to the critical shortage of organ donors. And while most people in this country support the concept of organ donation, organs are often not donated, perhaps in part because of misconceptions about the procedures involved. This article is intended to answer questions and dispel myths surrounding organ donation.