Presumed Consent, Could This Be Considered Anything But A Good Thing?

[sandyRoe]

Organ donation law 'revolution' starts in Wales

[mikey4444]

Its difficult to see a good argument against this new policy Sandy, although there will be some that will try. But anybody who has opted OUT should not be allowed to benefit from any organ transplant themselves....they can't be allowed to have it both ways.

I have some friends in America that had their first child in October 2014, and within hours the little lads heart failed ( TGA..transposition of the great arteries) He became very ill immediately after birth, spent the next 8 months living on an external heart, and would have died eventually. But in August this year he had a heart transplant and is completely transformed. Without a transplant he would never had survived.

A good argument for transplants if ever I saw one.

There are safeguards in place here in Wales, to ensure that this new policy is not misused. A common sense change.

[ummmm]

Should have been introduced years ago. When a loved one dies no one wants to be asked that question. My children's children wouldn't know any different.

[mikey4444]

An important thing to say is that we should all tell our friends and relatives what our wishes are NOW, as there won't be an opportunity after that truck crosses the central reservation !

Its even more important for single people, like myself. I have informed my family that the Doctors can any bit of me that they think will be useful !

[Svejk]

No. If I've read the question properly. I presume there's a UK wide 'organ bank'. Will this make a massive difference to the availability(of organs for transplant)? I imagine it will.
It'll be interesting to see how it all 'plays out'.

[sandyRoe]

I agree with ummm. It was long overdue. We can only hope now that the rest of the UK soon follows suit.

[ummmm]

Will it be for all age groups?

[mikey4444]

"For people aged 18 and over who have lived in Wales for more than 12 months - and who die in Wales"

[ummmm]

For some reason the whole article isn't coming up.

I think it should be for all age groups so todays children know they're on the register from birth.

[Svejk]

///and who die in Wales" ///

Thank goodness for that.

[Baldric]

More info here

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-34964382

[Baldric]

Ummm, the OP link was to the Home Page, full version here ^^^

[ummmm]

So families can still over ride the decision as they can now.

[ummmm]

Thanks, Baldric. It's early :-)

[Svejk]

I reckon 18 is about right. The 'state' shouldn't 'own' the bodies of people too young to understand the 'ins and outs'.

[mikey4444]

Yes Ummm and I think that is only fair, which makes my earlier post even more vital. Make sure that your family knows how strong your views are in this subject.

[ummmm]

But it's down to the parents anyway.

My point is if we raise a generation of children knowing they are on the register by the next generation it is completely normal. So the gruesome question doesn't need to be asked.

[ummmm]

Mikey - they already know, including the children.

[Svejk]

Can organs be used in research under this legislation, does anyone know?

[mikey4444]

Glad to hear it Ummm !

[ummmm]

I also encourage the older two to give blood. When you register to give blood you can register to be an organ donor by just ticking a box.