2. 1. THE START OF THE PROCESS
b) The National Transplant Organisation is informed.
a) A possible donor, who is believed to be brain dead, is identified in a hospital.

3. 2. VERIFICATION OF BRAIN DEATH
Complementary medical examinations are carried out in order to verify brain death.

4. 3. THE DEAD PERSON’S WISHES
The relatives are consulted about the deceased’s wishes about to organ donation.

5. 4. FINDING A RECIPIENT
While the brain death is being verified, a recipient for the organs is found, in accordance with a waiting list.

6. 5. EXTRACTION OF THE ORGANS
Once the organs have been assigned, they are extracted from the dead patient.

7. 6. TRANSPORTATION OF THE ORGANS
The organs are transported to the hospital where they are going to be used in special equipment which guarantees that they are perfectly conserved.

8. 7. TRANSPLANTATION
When the organs arrive at the hospital, they are transplanted into the recipient.