Presumed Consent

[shaunbhoy]

Been away for a while and not sure if this has been done, but anyone else think it is a good idea? Can't see the problem with it personally and it would certainly help with the shortage of replacement organs.

Discuss or seek AtW etc.

[DimPrawn]

No. It's a bad idea.

1. The database of opt-outs will not work, will not be availble etc.
2. Your bits will be whipped out 5 minutes after you last breath. No thanks.
3. Gordon Brown wants it, therefore it is a fooking bollox idea.
4. Open to abuse and mistakes.

[KathyWoolfe]

No. It's a bad idea.

1. The database of opt-outs will not work, will not be availble etc.
2. Your bits will be whipped out 5 minutes after you last breath. No thanks.
3. Gordon Brown wants it, therefore it is a fooking bollox idea.
4. Open to abuse and mistakes.

I don't really have a problem with my organs being used after my death - its not as if I'll have much use for them anyway.

[PRC1964]

You get a much higher chance of success if the donor is still alive.

Watch out for when they decide that your life is not worth as much as the one they are trying to save.

[shaunbhoy]

No. It's a bad idea.

1. The database of opt-outs will not work, will not be availble etc.
2. Your bits will be whipped out 5 minutes after you last breath. No thanks.
3. Gordon Brown wants it, therefore it is a fooking bollox idea.
4. Open to abuse and mistakes.

Well as for 1, the database of opt-ins(donor cards) is hardly infallible and results in a huge shortage of vital replacement organs due to apathy. As for 2, I am not likely to be that concerned about my organs 5 minutes after my last breath.
Can't argue with 3 mind you, the only factor that mildly concerns me in this. As for 4, we already get abuse and mistakes. At least with a more plentiful supply of organs there is less scope or need for abuse to occur IMHO.

[DimPrawn]

Well as for 1, the database of opt-ins(donor cards) is hardly infallible and results in a huge shortage of vital replacement organs due to apathy. As for 2, I am not likely to be that concerned about my organs 5 minutes after my last breath.
Can't argue with 3 mind you, the only factor that mildly concerns me in this. As for 4, we already get abuse and mistakes. At least with a more plentiful supply of organs there is less scope or need for abuse to occur IMHO.

Perhaps instead of having to vote New Labour, we can have an opt-out system?

[BoredBloke]

I'm all for it. If my wife had not had a kidney off her mum she would be on the transplant list waiting for a suitable kidney. I can't see that as being a good life - constantly waiting for that phone call. If it increases the supply then that's a good thing

[sasguru]

It's a moot point as far as you're concerened SB coz I can't see anyone wanting your worn and ratty organs , although I hear that the Primate Research Institute wants your brain as they're interested in how chimps would behave with a lower IQ

[DiscoStu]

They can have everything except my corneas. I have no issue with my organs being harvested, but they're not cutting my eyes.

[TimberWolf]

I don't think I want anyone else's vitals, except maybe small inert ones. I think I'd rather croak it than have someone elses heart or lungs for example. A pigs yes, but not a persons.