Organ donation: is an opt-in or opt-out system better? Medical News TodayResearchers from the UK have investigated different systems of consent for organ donation across the world in an attempt to find out which policy is best.
Professors Argue for Change in Organ Donation Guidelines – Harvard Crimson
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Professors Argue for Change in Organ Donation Guidelines
Harvard Crimson Dartmouth Medical School professor James L. Bernat and Harvard Medical School professor Robert D. Truog argued for a change in vital organ donation guidelines on both academic and practical grounds Tuesday afternoon. At the discussion, “Dead Donor … |
Should Canadians have to opt-out of organ donation? – Globalnews.ca
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Should Canadians have to opt-out of organ donation?
Globalnews.ca However, other factors such as public awareness campaigns and increased resources for organ donation and transplantation likely played important roles as well. Some people have raised a concern that presumed consent may result in doctors not working … STAFFORD|Is David Foster’s Idea Fair or Folly?640 Toronto News |
University of Nottingham research could shape future organ donation process – Nottingham Post
University of Nottingham research could shape future organ donation processNottingham PostThe University of Nottingham has helped collect information from 48 countries over a 13 year period with the aim to show differences between deceased and living o…
‘Say yes’, be an organ donor, save lives – Times LIVE
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‘Say yes’, be an organ donor, save lives
Times LIVE Vermeulen said the foundation launched the “Say yes” campaign during organ donor month. The campaign was two-fold. Donor families had to be informed of their decision so they could “say yes” on behalf of the donor. The second aspect of the campaign … Selfless teen saved five lives after death at age 18Calgary Herald Urgent call for organ donorsIndependent Online Unhealthy lifestyles boost organ demandCitizen The New Age Online all 8 news articles » |
Organ donation awareness grants – Bundaberg News Mail
Organ donation awareness grantsBundaberg News MailCOMMUNITY groups and local organisations are encouraged to apply for awareness grants to promote organ and tissue donation. The Assistant Minister for Health, Fiona Nash, said $463,000 in grants was ava…
Organ Donation Easier Than Ever in BC – KelownaNow
KelownaNowOrgan Donation Easier Than Ever in BCKelownaNowBeginning Monday, Service BC centres in Salmon Arm, Quesnel, Port Alberni, and Dawson Creek will offer residents the opportunity to register as an organ donor. These centres will have friendly st…
Campaign aims to educate students on organ donation – ITV News
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Campaign aims to educate students on organ donation
ITV News Students to be made aware of organ donation laws. The Welsh Government have launched a campaign visiting freshers’ fayres across the country to inform new students of changes to the organ donation law. Share · Tweet · Plus · Reddit · View all 2 updates ›. |
Senator: Russian IDs Should Feature Organ-Donation Preferences – The Moscow Times
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Senator: Russian IDs Should Feature Organ-Donation Preferences
The Moscow Times Every Russian citizen’s preference on whether to posthumously donate his or her organs should be reflected in official identification documents, a Russian senator proposed on Monday. Federation Council member Anton Belyakov submitted a draft bill to … |
Time influences organ donation decisions – swissinfo.ch
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Time influences organ donation decisions
swissinfo.ch Family members are more likely to donate their dying relative’s organs if they are asked before the patient is confirmed brain dead, or if sufficient time elapses after brain death, according to a Swiss study published in the international scientific … |