UK Report on Organ Donation
An independent report from the UK Organ Donation Task force on the potential impact of an opt out system for organ donation in the UK was published in November 2008.
This independent report from the UK Organ Donation Task force about the potential impact of changing to an opt out system of consent provides an in-depth examination of this complex question. The Task force has had discussions and engagement with academics, health professionals, members of the public, organ recipients, families of donors and faith leaders and the report reflects the wide range of views heard.
For further information, and to download the report contact:
www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_090312
www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_090312