Where you would have to opt out rather than opt in?
2006-10-16 09:02:03 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
yes i think it should . after your death u can save so many lives and lets be honest ur only goin to b rotting in the ground and incinerated. and as for the religious arguement its not the human body that is saved and taken to heaven or where ever its the soul the spirit.
2006-10-16 09:07:49 · answer #1 · answered by scaryfaerie13 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I don't think making it the default is a bad idea. Some religions and cultures have beliefs requiring that the body is left intact after death, so an opt-out provision would be necessary. I think the problem would come into play if the deceased's relatives didn't agree to organ donation. If the deceased has opted in (as under the current system) then their wishes are clear. If opting in is just a matter of NOT opting out, the deceased's wishes are less clear (maybe they just forgot to opt out or something.)
2006-10-16 16:14:09 · answer #2 · answered by mockingbird 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This should never be a compulsory issue as doing so would dampen the whole cause for donation in the first place.
Organ donation is carried out voluntarily and although there is a scarcity of donors, I don't think making it compulsory would ease the shortfall of organs required. What is greatly required though, is the publicity of the number of people passing away whilst waiting for generous donors.
2006-10-16 16:20:57 · answer #3 · answered by marizani 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No - some people find the idea either against their religion or the idea is completely abhorrent to them.
Consider if you had just lost someone you loved and someone comes along and asks if they can mutilate the body and take the parts - or worse, they neglect to opt out and find out too late.
It is a damned difficult thing to put to a grief stricken relative.
I am a donor but I would never presume to put pressure on anyone else to do so.
2006-10-16 16:22:38 · answer #4 · answered by Sue 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. Despite my belief that organ donation is nothing short of a man-made miracle, there are many who have religious and/or moral prohibitions from making such a donation. It would be improper, from a legal standpoint, to compel them to opt out of an activity that could infringe upon their religious/personal freedom. Additionally, some people have medical conditions (Hep-B, HIV, etc.) that make default organ donation unsafe. To compel them to opt out could place others on notice of their personal health issues.
That said, anyone who does not have such religious, moral, or health considerations should make a point of enrolling as organ donors: it is one of the few opportunities we get to personally save a life.
2006-10-16 16:14:22 · answer #5 · answered by PosseComitatus 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definitely opt out rather than opt in.
2006-10-16 16:13:11 · answer #6 · answered by Mr Glenn 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. Should be totally the persons choice, otherwise would be against their human rights.
2006-10-16 16:31:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
absolutely coz these wrong ones who wouldn't do it would accept someone elses if the tables were turned
2006-10-16 17:22:43 · answer #8 · answered by pinkyblueness 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I wish it would be compulsory, I have kidney failure.
2006-10-16 16:12:14 · answer #9 · answered by DIAMOND_GEEZER_56 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, people have various reasons for not wanting to do this. We should however promote it better.
2006-10-16 16:10:49 · answer #10 · answered by Dave S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋