Doctors and hospitals make fortunes from organ transplants. Donors ought to have the option of willing organs to beneficiaries as tangible assets of an estate. It might be the only compensation left for the family after suffering the loss of a provider.
@ Dolly, Good Dog: I received a life saving liver transplant 2 years ago. While I think there are problems with the existing system (as with any system) the truth is there are so few organs available and the need so great. Re: the selective donation "as part of an estate", I do think there could be some sort of compensation arrangement for donor families, but honestly, this scenario is rife for exploitation and corruption. See: China. Simply put, because doctors and hospitals can perform modern miracles and help people like myself have another chance at life is priceless, and in my opinion more deserving of "making a fortune" than other less worthy ventures. Please be an organ donor. Your family may benefit like mine has from someone else's gift.
Good comment Jm Jenkins. I have always been afraid to be an organ donor, but I know someone who saved a little girl with a bone marrow transplant. Very happy for you, and your health. We finally realize the need is great.
Maybe if you ask nice you can have what's left of them after I die an untimely death.
Also, giving blood while hungover is an awful experience.