Organ Donation

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
13/03/2009 09:46

Do you think we should move from an opt-in to an opt-out system?



In other words do you think we should automatically donate any organ that is deemed to be useful rather than signing up to donate an organ?



If you knew that you were going to automatically donate an organ would you actually sign up to come off the regfister?

authentichoccie


Joined: 09/01/2008
Posts: 481

Message Posted:
13/03/2009 10:18

Now this one I agree with!

I would happily donate my organs once i'd popped my clogs! (not before obviously!!) Liver may be bit pickled though!

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
13/03/2009 10:30

authentichoccie. What's your take on having a system whereby Doctor's can automatically take your organs unless you tell them beforehand. In other words the reverse of what we have now?

authentichoccie


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Message Posted:
13/03/2009 10:42

I am for it, I'm sure there must be hundreds of cases where the deceaseds families are not aware of their wish to donate and therefore opportunities are missed.

Why not make a difference to someone else's life after your own has finished!



Money and Organs both the same no good to you when you've gone!!!!

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
13/03/2009 10:52

Yes, I totally agree. I have not got an organ donation card but I would certainly be willing to give any of my organs (after I'm dead of course!) if it can give someone life or a better one.

The-Wicks


Joined: 27/05/2007
Posts: 2279

Message Posted:
13/03/2009 11:00

Bill I think you should have an automatic opt in & you should have to opt out. By the way Jeans on the warpath, in bed indeed, she's just about to leave for work!

P

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
13/03/2009 11:01

With you on that Paul. Tell Jean I've left for the day ))

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
13/03/2009 11:12

Hi Bill The opt in system was brought in to replace the opt out as it wasnt working. When it was left to the grieving relatives. I think if its your wishes to donate then those wishes should be made known.Carry a card Bill. I worked long and hard introducing the cards on driving licences etc. Its very emotive I know but if we can give life to others ours would have been in vain. xxxxxx

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
13/03/2009 11:21

Is there an 'opt in' system in force Lilli? I always thought you had to state that you wanted to donate.

ROBnJO


Joined: 30/06/2008
Posts: 1289

Message Posted:
13/03/2009 12:55

Bill



I assume opt in is when there is no automatic availability of organs, so you have to agree to donate to opt in. i.e.UK.



Opt out is when you have to declare you don't want to donate. i.e.Spain.



I believe one of the problems in the UK is that in the stressful time of a death, many relatives are unaware if the deceased has a donor card and are probably not in a position to search the deceased's house or posessions for a card.

Organs have to be removed very soon after death, so finding the deceased's card a few days later may be of no use.



I don't have a donor card, but have instructed my GP to allow donation. That is now permanently on my medical records, unless I want to change my mind. Your GP will give you the options of allowing all or just certain organs to be available.



Your GP's records are usually sought (online?) by a hospital, thus relieving the stress of relatives having to make decisions or find a card.





What happens in NC? Anyone?



Rob

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
13/03/2009 14:03

I think there is still a 'stigma' though Rob about actually stating you want to donate. I would like to see the system changed whereby everyone automatically donates unless you carry a card that says otherwise.



Just think how many lives could be saved and changed.

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
13/03/2009 14:50

I'm with you on this no1! Although im also with Authentichoccie...my liver may also be a bit too pickled!! hehee



DD

ROBnJO


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Message Posted:
13/03/2009 15:58

oops!



Forgot to vote.



Definitely automatic donation with an opt-out option.

authentichoccie


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Posts: 481

Message Posted:
13/03/2009 16:11

Daisy, maybe old Hannibal Lecter could make use of our pickled livers? He could enjoy them with some fava beans and a nice chianti!! Hehe!

daisy dukes


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Message Posted:
13/03/2009 16:34

a nice 'chilled' chianti i believe is the way he likes it!! teehee!



DD

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
13/03/2009 23:34

Hi Bill sorry only jusy seen this one. The opt in scheme is the register that is your wishes. I beleive relatives cant over ride. The human tissue act came into force in 2008nwhich can be challenge as can leaving yor body. Thee ae very many websides which will give you info. Robnjo says a lot of truth. If that is your wish then register and always carry the card. Please check out the websites the only one I have isNational Kidney Foundation i think its . org. When the card was first introcduced the family could override the wishes with the opt in the register they cant. Oh bill its so emotive I have sent many an hour or day with relatives and you have to ask if this was my dAUGHTER SON WHAT WOULD i DO. What we do is respect thier wishes. I coud go on and on but it would not be fair but if ever you need any advice email me. There are many website and i was involved with Transplants in mind. I dont have web details. Bil I so proud of what I achieved with tese kidney patients. It changed

Lilli



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Message Posted:
13/03/2009 23:38

cont my prespive on ife. You know many of the patients where from 3rd world countrires at the time. Carry your card bill think what you can do give the gift of life. You are an honurable erson who will think of others. xxxxx

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
13/03/2009 23:42

Have carried a donor card for 21 years and beleive we should adopt a opt-out scheme.



Info on becoming a donor - http://www.friends4life.org.uk/how_can_i.htm



Cooper

Lilli



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Message Posted:
13/03/2009 23:51

thanks coop always could rely on you. opt in opt out its your choice. been trying to contact you xxxxx

cooper


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Message Posted:
13/03/2009 23:52

Hi lilli, have emaild you.