Those organ donation cards and driver’s license check boxes
are meaningless. It’s just a way of getting people and families
to talk about it before the unexpected happens.
Sometimes, it makes it a little easier for the family because
they have “proof”that they are honoring the dead person’s
wishes. But make no mistake about it, legally and medically,
they are completely useless.
So sign all you want, I’m all for it, just don’t kid yourself into
thinking you’re doing anything. What you need to be doing is
making sure your next of kin and POA know exactly what you
do or don’t want done with your body.