Organ Donation Opt Out
Discussion
B17NNS said:
I'm an organ donor. I carry the card. I encourage everyone to do the same. But I still think it should be an opt in system.
Why?If I'm strongly anti, for whatever reason, then it's up to me to register that by opting out - and that's perfectly acceptable.
If, otoh, I'm simply lazy - then why wouldn't my bits be fair game?
B17NNS said:
I think it should be an individual's decision to allow his or her body to be used for spare parts. Not the government's.
Nobody's saying otherwise. If you decide not to allow your body to be used for spares, then that's fine. Simply opt out.The question isn't one of whether you can decide or not, simply what the default assumption is, where somebody hasn't made their decision known.
B17NNS said:
I think it should be an individual's decision to allow his or her body to be used for spare parts. Not the government's.
I can understand this sentiment. However, there are too many who never consider it....and even if they are "pro" organ donation they don't discuss it with relatives. It then comes down to a tough question for those relatives at a time of extreme emotion. Currently, it's not working, there are hundreds of people waiting for organs, and the system isn't helping.
I think it's a great idea to switch the emphasis. If an individual doesn't like it, opt out, no questions asked....no problems.
TooMany2cvs said:
Why?
If I'm strongly anti, for whatever reason, then it's up to me to register that by opting out - and that's perfectly acceptable.
If, otoh, I'm simply lazy - then why wouldn't my bits be fair game?
I wouldn't object to getting a lazy persons kidney, but I wouldn't want a lazy eye...If I'm strongly anti, for whatever reason, then it's up to me to register that by opting out - and that's perfectly acceptable.
If, otoh, I'm simply lazy - then why wouldn't my bits be fair game?
A sensible change in my opinion, anyone who doesn't like will still be able to opt out. However the BBC article says there's due to be a 12 week consultation about it later in the year, so it's a way off happening yet, if at all. a bit of frothing at the mouth going on in the comments section though http://www.bbc.com/news/health-41435255
55palfers said:
I have often thought that if you're not on the Donor register, you can't have a transplant.
Funnily enough I had this conversation with colleagues following the news this morning. My view is that I would be perfectly willing to accept organs to save my life, therefore I should also be willing to donate to save others. If you're not willing to donate, someone who is should take precedence in the queue.I've been a registered donor for years and they are welcome to whatever is usable when I die. Off the back of the conversation two colleagues decided to register as well which is great. The decision to make it opt-out is a great one and I hope it comes into force.
Funk said:
55palfers said:
I have often thought that if you're not on the Donor register, you can't have a transplant.
Funnily enough I had this conversation with colleagues following the news this morning. My view is that I would be perfectly willing to accept organs to save my life, therefore I should also be willing to donate to save others. If you're not willing to donate, someone who is should take precedence in the queue.Funk said:
Off the back of the conversation two colleagues decided to register as well which is great.
That, right there, says everything about whether it's a good idea or not. Two people who are quite happy to donate, but simply hadn't got round to it.BTW, we all know that we can register it against our driving licence, right? Everybody who's applied for a driving licence since 1994 has been asked explicitly - and everybody who's applied online since 2011 has had to answer before they can continue with their application. This is renewals, as well as new licences. Look on your photocard - if code 115 is on there at the end, then you're opted-in.
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