Scotland to introduce 'soft' opt-out organ donation system

Scotland to introduce 'soft' opt-out organ donation system Scots will have to actively opt out of donating their organs after death under a controversial new system that aims to increase donation rates.

Aileen Campbell, the Scottish Public Health Minister, said legislation would be tabled to introduce a “soft” opt-out system whereby people will have deemed to have consented to the removal of their organs unless they say otherwise. The Daily Telegraph

See also:

• Scotland to introduce soft opt-out system for organ donation The Guardian