Denizli Private Egekent Hospital Anesthesiology and Reanimation Specialist Dr. Gökhan Peker stated that Organ Donation Week is an opportunity to save lives and said, “Every organ donated can save a life or significantly improve the quality of life.”
During Organ Donation Week, which is celebrated every year in the first week of November, different activities are organized to emphasize the importance of organ donation and to raise awareness in the society. Making statements about November 3-9 Organ Donation Week, Denizli Private Egekent Hospital Anesthesiology and Reanimation Specialist Dr. Gökhan Peker described this week as an important opportunity to save lives. Stating that organ donation allows individuals to lead a healthy life, Specialist. Dr. Gökhan Peker said, “Organ Donation Week is organized to emphasize the importance of organ donation and to raise awareness in the society. It is necessary to raise public awareness on this issue. During this week, it is expressed that organ donation is a life-saving action and offers a new chance of life that many people are waiting for. While thousands of people in our country are waiting for organ transplantation every year, increasing organ donation becomes a great need in this process.”
“Organ donation can only be realized with the consent of the donor's family,” said Specialist. Prof. Dr. Gökhan Peker underlined that it is of great importance to talk about organ donation within the family and raise awareness. Uzm. Dr. Gökhan Peker said, “Every donated organ can save a life or significantly improve the quality of life. This action, which can be a beacon of hope for patients waiting for organ transplantation, can become more effective with everyone's contribution. Let's not forget that organ donation is one of the most important steps to save a person's life.”
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