Jewish Chronicle |
Concern over ‘opt-out’ plan for organ donation
Jewish Chronicle The Scottish government is planning to introduce a new system of organ donation, which is opposed by the Orthodox Jewish community. It proposes switching to an “opt-out” system where a person’s organs may be used for transplant after death unless they … |
Mirror.co.uk |
Max’s Law moves a step closer as organ donor ‘opt-out’ bill unveiled in Parliament
Mirror.co.uk Max’s Law moved a step closer as the lifesaving opt-out donor Bill was formally unveiled in Parliament yesterday. Labour MP Geoffrey Robinson presented his potentially historic Private Member’s Bill calling for England to switch to a presumed consent … |
Healthline |
Would an ‘Opt Out’ System Solve Organ Donation Shortage?
Healthline Under this setup, you are automatically an organ donor unless you make the effort to take your name off the list. The United States currently uses an explicit consent, or “opt-in,” system for organ donation, although on a state-by-state basis. By … |
IrishCentral |
Why the Irish must now opt out of organ donation
IrishCentral One third of Irish people carry organ donor cards and Ireland currently has one of the highest organ donation rates in the world – 20.3 per million people (pmp). That figure, however, fluctuates from year to year and has varied from 20.6 in 2011 to … |
The Independent |
Organ donor register could become opt-out as MPs vote on life-saving measure
The Independent Organ donation could become an opt-out system in England after an upcoming parliamentary vote on the issue. Currently, people must join the NHS organ donor register or tell a close friend or family member of their wishes before their organs can be … Third of Hartlepool’s population become organ donors – but more …Hartlepool Mail Nearly 2,000 people now alive in West Yorkshire thanks to organ …Ilkley Gazette Bringing awareness to organ donation | News | witf.orgwitf.org Crewe Chronicle all 9 news articles » |
Mirror.co.uk |
MPs to vote on organ donation opt-out system as hope grows for sick patients like Max
Mirror.co.uk Changes to organ donor rules that could save the lives of thousands of sick patients such as Max Johnson moved a step closer today. After the Mirror’s campaign, Labour MP Geoffrey Robinson will deliver a parliamentary Bill to bring in an opt-out scheme. |
SHEmazing |
Government favours family ‘opt-out’ plan for future organ donation
SHEmazing Yesterday, Health Minister Simon Harris, brought forward a motion to the Cabinet which will see families give authorisation for organ donation. The aim of the new Bill, called The Human Tissue Bill, is to regulate the removal, retention, storage, use … |
Irish Times |
Government approves ‘opt-out’ system for organ donation
Irish Times Harris says the measure has potential to transform organ donation in the State. Poll: Would you opt out of a system for organ donation? · TheJournal.iethejournal.ie Harris given go-ahead to draft new organ donation laws |… – NewstalkNewstalk 106-108 fm |
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Government approves plans for ‘opt-out’ system of organ donation
Irish Examiner The Government has formally approved plans for an opt-out system of organ donation. The Health Minister Simon Harris has been told to start drafting a law which would put the idea into effect. The proposals would overhaul Ireland’s organ donation … |
The Sun |
Organ donation – how to register for a donor card and how to opt out
The Sun Organ donation is when someone gives an organ to help someone who needs a transplant. There is no age limit on being a donor, but a few medical conditions can prevent you from donating. You can donate after death or as a living donation. The latter … Rising numbers on organ donor list in regionYorkshire Post More than 50000 people alive today thanks to organ donationITV News Call for Redditch residents to join organ donor register and save livesRedditch Standard Plymouth Herald –ChesterChronicle.co.uk –Cornwall Live all 50 news articles » |