Opinion

Wow, yesterday’s blog here and in The Punch on Organ donation certainly created plenty of discussion.

It also threw up a large number of questions and misconceptions.

One of the most gruesome myths being perpetuated is that retrieval of organs is done in the same way as an autopsy is carried out with the implication the body is literally carved up.

THAT IS COMPLETELY UNTRUE.

Organ donations are a highly skilled and sensitive procedure and in a lot of instances is keyhole surgery.

A challenge is to fight these myths and misconceptions with the truth.

So here are the answers to the most common questions and comments from yesterday.