In relationship to organ donation, first-person consent means

• A. It applies only to minors
• B. An individual over 18 can make a legally binding decision to donate upon death
• C. It can be overridden by family
• D. It requires a physician's approval

Answer: (B)

First-person consent centers on the donor’s own autonomous decision to donate organs after death. When someone 18 or older makes a legally binding decision to donate, that choice is their personal authorization and stands as the official expression of their wishes.

This reflects the donor’s autonomy and provides a clear, legally recognized path for donation, separate from what family might want or what a physician approves. While families can sometimes be involved in conversations or impact overall arrangements, the donor’s documented decision carries the formal weight.

The other ideas don’t fit as well: consent isn’t limited to minors, it isn’t defined by a physician’s approval, and while families may have a voice, first-person consent emphasizes the individual's own, legally binding decision.