I have to renew my driver's license soon. I always sign up to be an organ donor. One of  the things you can choose to do while at the DMV, at least in Pennsylvania, is to declare yourself an organ donor. If you make that decision, they put "Organ Donor" right on the license below your picture. If you're unable to speak for yourself and the hospital uses your license to identify you, they know right away you're a donor. I urge everyone to become donors unless your religious beliefs forbid such things. Imagine the number of lives you can save by making this decision. One person's organs can give life to several people.
      Don't make the decision alone. Discuss the options with your family first. The most important thing is to explain to them you're going to be a donor and they shouldn't stand in the way of the doctors following your wishes if you die. And it doesn't stop there. You and your family have to decide when to stop life support. Some people don't want to ever be on any machines to prolong their life, some set a time limit, while others will say wait until they're "brain dead". You may also want to talk to people in the medical field and/or your religious leader before making your final decision. This isn't something to be taken lightly. Your decision not only effects you, but also your family.
      Some people are afraid to become listed as organ donors. I've actually heard people say they know if a doctor sees they're an organ donor, they won't do anything. Doctors aren't going to let you die just so they can get their hands on your heart or liver. Even if there's a chance of running into a doctor who would do this, the chances are slim to none. There are even stories posted all over the internet about these things happening. So far, none of the stories have been proven to be true. Besides, most doctors will wait until they can talk to the family before they start taking organs.
      This is yet another reason to discuss your decision with your family. They can tell the doctor not to follow through with it until they have time to think. Sometimes the family opposes the donors wishes and the organs stay in the body.
      Please take time to think about becoming an organ donor. Think of all the people you can help by making this decision. If you can't think of any religious reasons to stop you, have them stamp "Organ Donor" on your driver's license.