Organ donation refers to the donation of a solid organ or organs. These include, though are not limited to, heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, pancreas and small bowel.
Tissue donation includes the donation of corneas, skin, bone, tendons and heart valves.
Organ and Tissue Donation Policy
The aim of this practical policy is to ensure that within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde every patient’s decision to be an organ or tissue donor following their death is fulfilled wherever possible.
This policy applies to all employees of NHSGGC in all locations.