Organ and tissue donation

Human organs and tissues may be donated from both living and deceased donors for transplantation.
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Increasing organ donation

Increasing Organ Donation in NSW: Government Plan 2012, a local blueprint for the way forward.

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Register your decision

People can record their decision about becoming an organ and tissue donor for transplantation after death on the national register.
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Donation after circulatory death

Organ donation after circulatory death (DCD) is one of the two ways by which a person can donate organs and tissues after death.
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Policy directives and guidelines

A list of relevant policy documents applicable to NSW. Policy documents are issued by the Ministry of Health through the Policy Distribution System.
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Current as at: Monday 29 March 2021
Contact page owner: Chief Health Officer's Strategic Programs