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iwarburton
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 2133 Location: Northumberland
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Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 12:52 pm Post subject: Organ Donation |
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The possibility of having an opt-out of post-death donation rather than an opt into it, is up for discussion again.
My attitude mirrors that of Sir Patrick Moore, who apparently has a note in his wallet that says "you can have the lot."
And I do wonder if personal sensitivities over the issue are outweighed by the urgent need for more organs.
However, it's clear that many people would have concerns if opt-out became the legal default and I'd be really interested to know your views.
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Cherskiy
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 3701 Location: near Amble, Northumberland
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Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 5:05 pm Post subject: |
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I'm not entirely sure why there's a problem with harvesting organs after someone's death unless they specifically request that they shouldn't be (on say religious or health grounds) - it's not as if you need them once you've passed away, is it? _________________ Author: “To the Ends of the Earth: A Snapshot of Aviation in North-Eastern Siberia, Summer 1992”
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gfloyd
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 4861 Location: Here, There, Everywhere.
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Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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Cherskiy wrote: | I'm not entirely sure why there's a problem with harvesting organs after someone's death unless they specifically request that they shouldn't be (on say religious or health grounds) - it's not as if you need them once you've passed away, is it? |
Because maybe they will turn the switch off quicker, if they need your spare parts. _________________ His name was ernie ........ and he drove the fastest milk cart in the west..... |
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Helen May
Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19384 Location: Cheshire
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Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 7:41 pm Post subject: |
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I'd have to opt out if this became law. I guess I would need to wear a tag but I would do so. Just my personal choice.
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tarahrah bomdiay
Joined: 17 Dec 2007 Posts: 260
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Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:10 pm Post subject: |
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Same here Helen, the whole thing makes me feel really uneasy. |
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Heloise
Joined: 08 Dec 2006 Posts: 237
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Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:22 pm Post subject: |
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I'm really torn with this one. On one hand I have worries that the system could be abused for example giving up to quickly on one individual to save another. People who had opted out of donating being denied help, if they were in need themselves. That sort of thing. I suppose it depends on the procedures and safeguards they put into place before implementing a new system. Perhaps it would be better to improve the current system instead.
On the otherhand I have a young family member who has a life threatening illness (CF) and this in the future will eventually lead in all likelihood to the need for a heart lung transplant, to save our family members life. There is a shortage of organs and people die everyday before they get to the top of the list or a organ donor is found .
In the end I am willing donate which ever system is in place because how can I expect someone to do something, I'm not prepared to do myself. _________________ Put some records on while I pour |
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RockitRon
Joined: 07 Dec 2006 Posts: 7646
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Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:23 am Post subject: |
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Heloise wrote: | I'm really torn with this one. On one hand I have worries that the system could be abused for example giving up to quickly on one individual to save another. People who had opted out of donating being denied help, if they were in need themselves. That sort of thing. I suppose it depends on the procedures and safeguards they put into place before implementing a new system. Perhaps it would be better to improve the current system instead. |
I think that is what a lot of people, me included, feel, and it is a reflection of the lack of confidence we have in the NHS to do things properly and efficiently.
The BBC News Report http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7186007.stm has links to further articles on the successful opt-out scheme in Spain - sounds idyllic. As ever it comes down to resourcing, both financial and skilled. _________________ Ron |
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