Have just seen that relatives can no longer block my organ donation when I die.
How brilliant is that?!!!
2006-08-31 09:26:04 · 17 answers · asked by Christine H 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
about bl**dy time, my ex husband said he wouldnt let them even though i carried a donor card.
2006-08-31 09:32:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just saw this on the News tonight 31/8/06
Although it is good news in my opinion, unfortunately I'm not sure that it will make a difference. An organ transplant surgeon said they still would not remove the organ if there was real objection from relatives.
This is obviously a sensitive issue because if the organs are to be used the surgeons need a quick decision which can be difficult for the relatives to make at a traumatic time. Hopefully, however, this change will result in more organs becoming available.
2006-08-31 17:06:53 · answer #2 · answered by Charlie Babbage 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
thats good cuz relatives can b upset and can find it hard 2 agree 2 that if the person agrees 2 donate a organ then that shud b enough plus more people get help
2006-08-31 16:30:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's a step in the right direction. However, I think we need to go further - organ donation should be mandatory unless you opt out, therefore you would need to carry a card if you DON'T want your organs donated. I mean it's not like we need them after we're dead do we. And yes, I know some religions prohibit organ donation, but they can opt out can't they.
2006-08-31 17:09:20 · answer #4 · answered by Jude 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I always myself was against organ donation but the more I think about it, I really dont care coz I am gonna be dead, I guess my heart could be firewood, worm food or it could help another persn live on when I couldnt. The new law seems a good idea but I hope they dont continue on to the idea they had about making it so you had to sign an opt out of donation because to me that is wrong because it implies that the state has control of your body unless you say no and it is mainly based on the idea that most people would be to lazy to opt out. Just seems wrong to me.
2006-09-01 05:19:00 · answer #5 · answered by BlackCountryBob 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I completely agree, if you have carried a donor card most of your life & firmly believe in organ donation, why should relatives be able to go against your wishes after you die.
2006-08-31 18:13:10 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Makes perfect sense to me ..........the system used to be that you carried a donor card ( which gave your authorisation) & you informed your next of kin of your wishes & that was that. So how come after you have popped off can your wishes be denied by relatives objections............its like leaving a will & then everyone else deciding who gets what
2006-08-31 16:38:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you kidding me? I still don't think they would take your organs over extreme objection by your relatives, even if it is legal. But I do think it's great that you want to help people.
2006-08-31 16:34:46 · answer #8 · answered by DJ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is great. Sometimes in their grief families dont want organs to be taken and by the time they realise that that was what the person wanted it is too late.
2006-08-31 16:30:14 · answer #9 · answered by pebs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its the best news there has been in this country all year and it is a long awaited piece of good news too and long may it reign.
2006-08-31 18:48:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know how hard it is to say it's ok, so I think it's a really good thing. Just as long as people actually remember to get round to registering.
2006-08-31 16:36:33 · answer #11 · answered by Jelly B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋