Opt out organ donation system

[JH]

http://uk.reuters.com/article/domest...23657620080113

Sense at last?

[mimx]

I read the interesting article from BBC.

[.: Hope :.]

Is it just me or does it sound like the govt are indirectly pressurising people to donate their organs?

I'm sure many people don't actually want to donate their organs but don't mind if they are, if you get what I mean? Like, they're not bothered to "opt out" so they just stick with the system.

Likewise before this opt out system, I'm sure many were keen about donating their organs after death but didn't get round to signing up on the register?

Hmm... I don't actually have an opinion lol, I'm with both sides.

[Rich' Trash]

im absolutely opposed. it should never be the default position that the ownership of your body even after death falls to the govt. if you're absolutely sure you want to donate then you join the register.

the nhs is forever losing xrays and notes - what if they lose the 'dont chop this patient up' card?

the purposal is completely unethical; surely consent should apply.

[JH]

I don't see how consent is impinged. Like yourself, if you don't like the idea then opt-out. The choice is there for you to make. Loads of people like the idea of donating but never get around to signing up. This will cover a lot of those numbers.

However, I agree with you that careful implementation is necessary *cough MMC cough* and clearly a single card system will not be secure enough. Perhaps a multi-layered system i.e. personal card/necklace/certificate plus a national register amongst other fail-safe

[Rich' Trash]

actually im on the register.

the choice is already there to wethe r you donate your organs or not. it shouldnt be that you have to sign abit of paper and wear a necklace etc, as you suggest just so people dont takke what belongs to you. would that really be acceptable in any other context?

[LondonScotsman]

I'm afraid that I take the opposite position; I believe that on death (as certified) the body becomes useless to its "owner" and accordingly should be ready for recycling.

Hold on a second ... is this an attempt for the current government to try to get on the renewables band wagon?

[kofi]

A good idea

[kotoreru]

My 25p's worth: opt out is great unless the family kick up a fuss after the patient's death.

[OhCanada]

Would have to agree that from the perspective of someone needing organ donation this is fantastic news while understanding that it is going to make some doctors jobs a little tricky. Need to avoid the vulture look while hanging around the mourning family members and whisking the body away as soon as possible....tricky stuff
Another important point being "WHY NOT donate your organs..." as just a general question.