donor card

American

noun

a signed and witnessed card, meant to be carried in a wallet, purse, etc., specifying a person's wish to offer body organs or parts for transplantation or scientific use in case of death.

donor card British

noun

a card carried by a person to show that the bodily organs specified on it may be used for transplants after the person's death

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Howard Forman, a 57-year-old Yale School of Medicine professor, started donating blood when he turned 18 in 1983, proudly carrying his donor card.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 26, 2023

If go to the Red Cross, they’ll send you a donor card that indicates your blood type.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2020

Boulet, who signed his organ donor card when he turned 21 a few weeks ago, was remembered for his kindness.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 8, 2018

At present, anyone who wants to donate their organs after death currently has to "opt in" to the system through the donor card scheme.

From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2017

A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 29, 2014

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