Would a change of the definition of consent solve the UKs organ donor problems?
Although the introduction of presumed consent would lead to increased donation rates, a number of other measures will need to be introduced concurrently so that patients will be able to benefit from an increased supply of organs. These include extra investment for transplantation services and an increase in the number of intensive care beds. The BMA’s report, Organ donation in the 21st century: time for a consolidated approach, outlines a number of recommendations that would help to improve the UK’s overall transplant services: click here. Notes: 1. View details of a BMA survey of the public’s attitudes to presumed consent. 2. View a detailed outline of the BMA’s policy on presumed consent . http://www.bma.org.
