On June 17, Ireland will implement a soft opt-out organ donation system following the commencement of Part 2 of the Human Tissue Act 2024, announced by Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill. The legislation assumes consent for organ donation unless a person has actively refused. This change aims to increase the donor pool for over 600 individuals on the transplant list while still respecting families' wishes. The Act will also pave the way for altruistic donations and emphasizes a respectful consultation process with families.
The legislation introduces a soft opt-out system of consent for organ donation, assuming donors' willingness to participate unless they have objected.
This is a significant moment for healthcare in Ireland and respecting potential donors' wishes will be fundamental to it.
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