Opting in vs opting out

Br J Nurs. 2009;18(21):1290. doi: 10.12968/bjon.2009.18.21.45357.

Abstract

The need to obtain family consent is a major barrier to organ procurement. Helen Noble discusses whether mandated choice for organ donation could work.

MeSH terms

  • Family / psychology*
  • Humans
  • Informed Consent / psychology
  • Informed Consent / statistics & numerical data
  • Mandatory Programs / organization & administration
  • Presumed Consent
  • Registries
  • Third-Party Consent
  • Tissue and Organ Procurement / organization & administration*
  • United Kingdom
  • Waiting Lists