Germany Debates 'Opt-Out' Organ Donor System

Germany's Bundestag is debating a proposal for an 'opt-out' organ donation system, which would presume consent unless explicitly stated otherwise.

25 Jun, 15:32 — 25 Jun, 15:32

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Germany considers 'opt-out' organ donor option

Germany is one of few European countries that still has an exclusively "opt-in" choice for organ donation — despite long waiting lists for organs. Now the Bundestag is debating a change.

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Germany Debates 'Opt-Out' Organ Donor System

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Germany considers 'opt-out' organ donor option

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