UK: Organs from Drug Addicts Used in Transplantation—Excuse for "Presumed Consent"

by Wesley J. Smith

This isn’t good: In the UK some organs have been transplanted from drug addicts and cases of drug overdose because, allegedly, cases were desperate. And the answer to this disturbing bit of news? “Presumed consent” to organ donation. From the story:Hundreds of below standard . . . . Continue Reading »

10 Dec 2007

UK Moving Toward "Presumed Consent" to Organ "Donation?"

by Wesley J. Smith

So much for “donating” organs. Britain’s most senior doctor will recommend that when a person dies, that his organs be taken—unless he or she previously opted out—barring concerted objections from family.Known as “soft presumed consent,” such a plan could be . . . . Continue Reading »

15 Jul 2007