Opt-out is not a panacea for deceased organ donation in countries in which family consent is required for donation.
More families refusing to donate relatives' organs by Lucy Parry, BBC
"An "opt-out" law was introduced in Wales in 2015, followed by England in 2020, Scotland in 2021 and Northern Ireland in 2023.
"It means all adults are considered to have agreed to be potential organ donors when they die, unless they have recorded a decision not to donate or are in an excluded group.
"The change in law was designed to increase the number of organs available for donation.
"But ultimately families have the final say and the consent rate fell to 61% in the 12 months to April, from 69% four years ago."
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HT: Frank McCormick
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