Following the death of a loved one, a next of kin must tackle many questions about their loved one's wishes, and how they should be executed.

Organ donation can be one of these topics, but it's broad rules and regulations aren't popularly known.

There are many layers to organ donation, including how we define death, and the circumstances under which someone can be an organ donor.

To help understand the nuances of organ donation law in Australia, and how the process works, Dr Helen Opdam, national medical director with the Organ and Tissue Authority, joins Nightlife.