05Oct/17

A blood donation center saw a 1000 percent increase in calls after the Vegas shooting – WJLA

WJLAA blood donation center saw a 1000 percent increase in calls after the Vegas shootingWJLAA blood donation center saw a 1,000 percent increase in calls after the Vegas shooting. by Fernando Hurtado, Circa News. Thursday, October 5th 2017. A blood do…

05Oct/17

Doctors praise plan for organ donor presumed consent in England – The Guardian


The Guardian

Doctors praise plan for organ donor presumed consent in England
The Guardian
Brown abandoned the plan after the taskforce concluded that “such a system has the potential to undermine the concept of donation as a gift, to erode trust in NHS professionals and the government and negatively impact on organ donation numbers”.
Theresa May’s shift towards presumed-consent organ donation praised by charities and patientsThe Independent
Prime Minister Theresa May vows to ‘shift to opt-OUT organ donation system’ in EnglandThe Sun
Government to introduce ‘opt-out’ organ donation in EnglandCatholic Herald Online
BBC News –Daily Mail
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05Oct/17

Doctors praise plan for organ donor presumed consent in England – The Guardian


The Guardian

Doctors praise plan for organ donor presumed consent in England
The Guardian
Brown abandoned the plan after the taskforce concluded that “such a system has the potential to undermine the concept of donation as a gift, to erode trust in NHS professionals and the government and negatively impact on organ donation numbers”.
Theresa May’s shift towards presumed-consent organ donation praised by charities and patientsThe Independent
Prime Minister Theresa May vows to ‘shift to opt-OUT organ donation system’ in EnglandThe Sun
Government to introduce ‘opt-out’ organ donation in EnglandCatholic Herald Online
BBC News –Daily Mail
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05Oct/17

M Natarajan’s organ transplant stirs row – Hindustan Times


Hindustan Times

M Natarajan’s organ transplant stirs row
Hindustan Times
Questions are being raised over the way an accident victim, 19-year-old daily wager in Thanjavur, was airlifted to a private hospital where jailed AIADMK leader VK Sasikala’s husband, M Natarajan, underwent a liver and kidney transplant operation with
BJP demands probe into organ transplantationThe Hindu
Mystery surrounds organ donation for Sasikala’s husband M Natarajan; did state transplant body indulge in foul play?Firstpost
Organ Transplant on Sasikala’s Husband Legal, Says Hospital; Questions RemainNews18
Deccan Chronicle –India Today –The News Minute –Times of India
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05Oct/17

After Las Vegas shooting, Lance Bass slams Red Cross over gay blood donor ban – Fox News


Fox News

After Las Vegas shooting, Lance Bass slams Red Cross over gay blood donor ban
Fox News
“Every time a tragedy like this happens, I get reminded that I can’t donate blood. People just don’t know that there is a ban on my blood and we have to educate people out there that there is this stigma on my blood, my gay blood, and it needs to
I Want To Donate Blood And I’m Not Allowed!The Source
Lance Bass Gay Blood Ban Is Simply a ‘Big F U’ From American Red Cross!!!TMZ.com
NSYNC Former Member Lance Bass’ Blood Donation For Las Vegas Shooting Victims Rejected Because He’s GayEnstarz

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05Oct/17

After my daughter passed away, we donated her organs – this is why – The Independent (blog)


The Independent (blog)

After my daughter passed away, we donated her organs – this is why
The Independent (blog)
Theresa May’s announcement that the UK organ donation policy will soon be operating on a presumed consent basis is fantastic news and a beam of hope for us all. This means it’s even more important to discuss your wishes with your loved ones for what …