r are confused about the donating process (Perry). One myth is that there are many people in the nation pledging their organs upon their death. Unfortunately the truth of the matter is there are not enough organs donated annually to supply the medical demand. "Some five thousand Americans need new livers. Only half will get them this year; close to ten percent will die before a match is found. Another three thousand three hundred people are waiting for a heart. One third will get one; thirteen percent are more likely to die before that happens. The rest continue to wait" (Adato). Another false belief is the idea that if one has a donor card then all resources to save them will not be used. This myth suggests that donors will be taken off life-support in order to reap their organs. In reality, the doctors giving medical treatment are unaware whether one has a donor card or not. Medical care is unaffected by a patients willingness to donate posthumously. It is common practice throughout the nation that no request is made to the family to con
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