B1 – Intermediate
It is kind of unnerving that the moment you get your driver’s license, you will be asked whether or not you are willing to become an organ donor. It would seem like they are expecting for a fatal accident to happen and only your organs will be saved. If you look at it from a different perspective, however, it is one way that you will be able to do your share in saving lives. Even in death, you will be able to do something heroic. But organ donation is a tricky subject and an equally tricky process that may come with side effects, which is why it remains a hot subject for debate.
Read the article and be able to answer the questions below.
https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/organ-transplant-donor-information
Discussion Questions:
- What do you think about organ donation?
- Should everyone be considered organ donors unless they ‘opt-out’? Explain your thoughts.
- Would you consider donating your organs in case of an untimely death? Why or why not?
- Would you allow your organs or tissue to be used for research purposes? Why or why not?
- Would you donate your body to medical science? Why or why not?