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Great news amon all the doom and gloom

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lemongrove Fri 01-Nov-19 15:06:57

I agree with Septimia too, and think it’s a poor piece of legislation.Our bodies are our own and we should be able to say what happens to it.That being so, the opt in rather than out is a much better thing.

Doodle Fri 01-Nov-19 15:05:30

I think I would have to opt out and then try and opt back in to bits of it later somehow. Depends on how they go about it.

Doodle Fri 01-Nov-19 15:02:34

I disagree too. I have signed up for organ donation as I do agree with it in principle but having read the whole leaflet that came with my donation form there were some things I didn’t agree with. I would not be happy with blanket opt in.

sharon103 Fri 01-Nov-19 15:00:03

I agree with Septimia.

Septimia Fri 01-Nov-19 14:55:53

Disagree.

Don't get me wrong - I'm actually all in favour of organ donation and understand that many people are waiting for organs, some dying in the meantime. More people need to be encouraged to donate.

I just object to being told that my organs will be taken for donation and having to opt out (which I won't). It's the principal that annoys me, not the benefits for those who are in need.

jura2 Fri 01-Nov-19 14:48:00

the UK system of Organ Donations will change to 'opt put' rather than 'opt in' - in January 2020. Fabulous news.