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... The patient has to be declared brain dead before the procedure can take place. That means the patient’s brain no longer functions and normal body activities such as heartbeat and breathing, which are normally controlled by your brain are supported artificially by drugs and life support systems. In order for a donor to be declared brain dead two licensed physicians, one of whom is preferably a neurosurgeon or a neurologist has to make the call. State law also mandates that the physicians that declare the patient brain dead cannot be members of an organ transplant team. Another question asked by potential organ donors is, How are organs removed and will the removing of them change the body’s appearance? The organs will be removed in the hospital by a transplant team. They are removed in a surgical procedure that does not disfigure the body. A normal funeral can take place after the organ donation, including an open casket if the family desires. In fact, if your family chooses for the donation to remain anonymous, no one would know that a donation has even occurred. Another big question that many p...