Which act allows an adult to donate organs?

• A. Uniform Anatomical Gift Act
• B. Mental Health Parity Act
• C. National Organ Transplant Act
• D. Americans with Disabilities Act

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is the legal framework that governs how someone can donate their organs. The Uniform Anatomical Gift Act sets out the rules for anatomical gifts, including organ donation, by adults who are competent to give consent. It defines what an organ gift is, how consent can be given (by the person themselves or by a legally authorized representative), and how donations are managed after death or as living donations. This act provides the standard that makes organ donation possible in a clear, legally recognized way across states, including the process for documenting consent and handling revocation.

The other acts address different issues: the National Organ Transplant Act deals with preventing organ sales and creating the national system for organ allocation and transplantation; the Mental Health Parity Act focuses on parity of mental health benefits in insurance coverage; and the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination based on disability. None of these establish the framework for giving organs in the way the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act does, which is why that act is the best answer for who can donate.