08Dec/16

Heroin addicts more likely to be organ donors – and lots of people want their organs – PennLive.com


PennLive.com

Heroin addicts more likely to be organ donors – and lots of people want their organs
PennLive.com
Joe Gotowski of Mount Joy, Pa. is waiting for a transplant that will involve: stomach, liver, small bowel, pancreas and colon. He needs a liver because the intravenous nutrition will eventually destroy it. All the organs will come from one person

08Dec/16

Viewpoint: Wall right to consider move to a presumed consent law – Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Viewpoint: Wall right to consider move to a presumed consent law
Saskatoon StarPhoenix
When applied to the issue of whether or not to become a potential organ donor, nudge theory recommends shifting from an “explicit consent” opt-in approach, where potential donors have to purposefully mark their interest in donating in the event of

08Dec/16

Organs could be automatically used for transplants as Scottish Government considers ‘opt-out’ system – Scottish Daily Record


Mirror.co.uk

Organs could be automatically used for transplants as Scottish Government considers ‘opt-out’ system
Scottish Daily Record
Currently, organ and tissue donation after a person’s death only happens if the person made clear in advance they wished to be a donor, for example by joining the NHS organ donor register, or where their nearest relative authorises the donation on
Scotland considering change to organ donors law in massive boost to opt-out system campaignMirror.co.uk
Scotland moves closer to Opt Out organ donation systemGlasgow Evening Times
Consultation on increasing donor numbers launchedBBC News
Press TV –Mearns Leader
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08Dec/16

Cat blood donations give nine more lives – NEWS.com.au

Cat blood donations give nine more lives
NEWS.com.au
Murdoch University’s animal hospital has set up a community blood donor program, and cats can donate between three to five times per year. Senior lecturer in veterinary emergency and critical care Claire Sharp says the cats would ideally be at least
Perth animal hospital calls for cat blood donorsThe Sydney Morning Herald

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