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preferably a blood relative is the favoured donor. But
there are other patients who do not want to have
any personal acquaintance with the donor. Also,
in the global perspective, there are many patients
who source organs from donors living in poorer
countries, and prefer that their relationship remains
anonymous.
In other instances, many recipients want to know
their donors personally, and if the circumstances
permit, they spend quality time bonding with each
other and may even interact with their families.
Several organizations, like Donate Life America
and European Transplant Coordinators Association
work towards facilitating transplants. Organ donation
is a state regulated issue, and hence, all civil society
organizations and charitable institutions have to
register with their respective governments in order to
carry out their activities.
LEGAL CONTROL
Every country today closely monitors organ donation
