Donor Registry
/ˈdoʊnər ˈrɛdʒɪstri/
Definitions
- (n.) An official list or database of individuals who have consented to donate organs, tissues, or other biological materials after death or under certain conditions.
The hospital checked the donor registry to determine if the deceased had consented to organ donation.
Forms
- donor registry
- donor registries
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Commentary
Donor registries are legally significant as evidence of consent for post-mortem or living donation, often governed by specific statutory frameworks ensuring donor intent is documented and accessible.
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