By Greg Medalie and Ken Trachy Organ and tissue transplants dramatically increase the longevity and quality of life for people suffering from life-threatening diseases. In 2013, almost 29,000 transplants were performed in the U.S. The medical technology exists to perform many more and thus improve many more lives. The need for donated organs has increased […]
Read full articleBy Ken Trachy Special Projects Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency University of Miami Miller School of Medicine The continuing and critical shortage of organs and tissue is the overriding deterrent to the more widespread availability of transplantation in the U.S., resulting in a relentless rise in the national waiting list, and thousands of deaths each year. The persistent shortage […]
Read full articleRecommended Actions to Document Desire to Be an Organ/Tissue Donor? 1. Register as a donor at www.donatelifeflorida.org. When a person dies in a hospital, an organ recovery agency can access the registry to determine if the decedent was a registered donor. 2. Include an instruction in your living will to prioritize donation over your desire not to […]
Read full articleBy Greg Medalie Overview The Florida Supreme Court recently issued a ruling (2012 SC10-2101) that made major changes to the Florida rules of court. The changes become effective September 1, 2012, with the exception of the Criminal, Traffic and Juvenile divisions, for which the effective date is October 1, 2013. Generally, when a party files […]
Read full articleBy Greg Medalie Broward County now allows probate, guardianship, mental health and family law filings to be submitted electronically. Following are frequently asked questions about e-filing, with an emphasis on probate. Why should I E-File? It is to your advantage to learn and use the e-filing system. It can reduce turn-around time, potential errors and […]
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