Organ Donation
Feb 28, 2019 05:37:56 #
A new law in England -
"From next year, the law on organ donation will be changed in England so that everyone will be assumed to have given consent for their organs to be used unless they opt out."
The family can still override the decision of the deceased, and organ transplant is possible in only about 1% of deaths, so the new law isn't expected to be much help for those waiting for organs..
"From next year, the law on organ donation will be changed in England so that everyone will be assumed to have given consent for their organs to be used unless they opt out."
The family can still override the decision of the deceased, and organ transplant is possible in only about 1% of deaths, so the new law isn't expected to be much help for those waiting for organs..
Feb 28, 2019 06:08:51 #
Feb 28, 2019 07:56:47 #
About time too. We have some of the strictest Medical Ethics in the world,But I bet someone will create an outcry.
Mar 1, 2019 06:48:16 #
How anyone can consign the body of a loved one to rot rather than to help another person to live, is beyond my understanding.
Mar 1, 2019 09:08:36 #
sb wrote:
"You signed the donation card - we're here for your liver"......
"But I'm not dead."
"You will be after we remove your liver."
Mar 1, 2019 09:10:53 #
Griff wrote:
How anyone can consign the body of a loved one to rot rather than to help another person to live, is beyond my understanding.
Good point. Some people are afraid that the need for a body part will encourage medical professionals to do less to keep the patient alive. This sounds like ridiculous reasoning to me. China, on the other hand, has a reputation for removing parts from non-volunteers when the rich or politicians need them.
Mar 1, 2019 09:48:47 #
sb wrote:
"You signed the donation card - we're here for your liver"......
“Not a special lover, but a liver nonetheless!”
Mar 1, 2019 10:36:26 #
Here's a Monty Python skit, "Bring Out Your Dead" that is hilarious and it truly fits this situation in the UK.
The link starts at the relevant topic point. Enjoy and have a good laugh..! https://youtu.be/grbSQ6O6kbs?t=56
The link starts at the relevant topic point. Enjoy and have a good laugh..! https://youtu.be/grbSQ6O6kbs?t=56
Mar 1, 2019 10:52:45 #
I've signed up as an organ donor but my Will stipulates I'm to be quickly cremated without any embalming (cheapest legal way out). Will they hold off on cremation until the good parts are removed? Anyway, I think this is a great idea...organ donation should be the default setting.
Mar 1, 2019 12:57:40 #
fourlocks wrote:
I've signed up as an organ donor but my Will stipulates I'm to be quickly cremated without any embalming (cheapest legal way out). Will they hold off on cremation until the good parts are removed? Anyway, I think this is a great idea...organ donation should be the default setting.
Agree.
Mar 1, 2019 17:45:13 #
Mar 1, 2019 18:54:21 #
With all of the leanings toward post-birth abortion, I'm surprised they don't pass a law that if you don't opt out, your organs are up for grabs at any time, whether one is using them or not.
--Bob
--Bob
jerryc41 wrote:
A new law in England -
"From next year, the law on organ donation will be changed in England so that everyone will be assumed to have given consent for their organs to be used unless they opt out."
The family can still override the decision of the deceased, and organ transplant is possible in only about 1% of deaths, so the new law isn't expected to be much help for those waiting for organs..
"From next year, the law on organ donation will be changed in England so that everyone will be assumed to have given consent for their organs to be used unless they opt out."
The family can still override the decision of the deceased, and organ transplant is possible in only about 1% of deaths, so the new law isn't expected to be much help for those waiting for organs..
Mar 3, 2019 15:31:28 #
Griff wrote:
How anyone can consign the body of a loved one to rot rather than to help another person to live, is beyond my understanding.
Mar 18, 2019 17:58:21 #
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