Opt out organ donation system

[sefkhet]

the first time you see your GP after you are 18 or perhaps 21 you discuss organ donation with them and make a decision

In this system (and I think it's a good idea), how would people under 18 decide? At the moment, anyone aged 12 or over can make a decision as to whether they opt-in to the donor system and their parents/guardians are legally required to respect their wishes, but I can see a lot of (most?) parens being pretty upset if a GP brought up organ donation with a 12 year old.

I would not allow the person to make a further decision if they lose a loved one [...]

Ever?

I'm sorry if that sounds like a stupid question. What I mean is that I understand the rationale behind not wanting someone to change their mind immediately after they've lost a loved one -- people who are grieving might make a decision that they come to regret later. But what about months and years later? For example, I lost someone thirteen years ago, and obviously I still think about it but I'm no longer grieving -- would I still be precluded from changing my mind?

[Singh.Simran]

I already know my decision and I am firm in my choice to opt-out and be cremated, unless exclusively my wife, kids or my grand children need my organs in case I would allow them to use them.

How comes you think that you feel ok losing your organs under one circumstance, even family, but not for a stranger?

[Davsky]

I'm fully 100% behind this system. I know for a fact there is a lot of people who like the idea of organ donation, but don't get round to actually signing up because they don't feel strongly about it. Whereas people who feel strongly about not giving organs will be motivated to act. I can't really see a flaw in the system so long as everyone is made aware of it, and encouraged to opt out if they really want to. Family members should respect the wishes of their loved one above their own wishes.