Human Rights and Presumed Consent for Organ Donation in the UK
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Following the recent commentary on the importance of body donation for anatomical examination and teaching in Northern Ireland, the issue of organ donation has also received a fresh impetus. Organ donation is a fundamental concept in medical treatment. A recent survey on organ donation has indicated that approximately 90% of the UK population is in favour of organ donation. However, out of those, only 24% has signed the Organ Donation Register.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Ulster Medical Journal
دوره 77 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008