Organ donation change

huskydog
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edited May 2020 in General Chat #1

As of the 20th May 2020 organ donation is changing as you have to register to opt out of donating, I don’t want to go in to the rights and wrongs of this ,just to make people aware of the change ,and with all the Covid news it could get overlooked 

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  • ChemicalJasper
    ChemicalJasper Forum Participant Posts: 437
    edited May 2020 #2

    Thanks Huskydog, sounds like a good move to me, have always been opted in - I don't need any of it once I'm dead, so if I can help others that's great.

    Too many people who could be helped, languish unhelped because people either wont or have not bothered to sort out their organ donor card - this at least will remove the 'have not bothered' from the non helping equation.  

  • Wherenext
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    edited May 2020 #3

    It's already the law in Wales and has been for some time that you have to opt out rather than in.

  • ABM
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    edited May 2020 #4

    Thank you for the reminder, HD  !! I went & renewed my OPT IN  preference, now I've just got to tell the family I won't be decorating  the gate pillars at least till I've been re-born  innocent

  • redface
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    edited May 2020 #5

    It is somewhat sad that the decision has been taken out of the hands of individuals who may not be aware of this.

    Whilst I have no objection to compulsory donation I nonetheless would not have volunteered.

    To be honest the abuse my body has suffered over the past 70+ years, smoking, alcohol etc.,I doubt if there will be anything left that will be of use.

  • brue
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    edited May 2020 #6

    It's probably better to look up the details for each part of the uk about donor law, families will still be approached. There are exemptions and you can record a decision against donor use.

    Having said that this is not a negative response. A young member of our family had his life extended by over ten fulfilling years thanks to a heart donor. smile

  • andybe
    andybe Forum Participant Posts: 37
    edited June 2020 #7

    I must say I have mixed views on this. By making us opt out, the state has effectively taken ownership of our bodies. That aspect I do not like.I don’t object to organ donation itself.

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited June 2020 #8

    My best friend is going to need a new kidney. If this means he gets a better chance at life then it’s a positive.

    We were voluntary donors before the opt out clause. The medics will decide if any bits of us can help others. I see it as merely making folks think a bit more. Both myself and my OH have at one time and another required a blood transfusion, thanks to generous folks who have donated, it was available for us.

    It might be you are a loved one in need. It requires thought at least.

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