Guest The Pom Queen Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Just wondered how many people have registered to be an organ donor, if you haven't registered is this because you don't want to or just that you haven't really thought about it?Do you think that rather than having an opt in system that it should be changed so that you are automatically registered as a donor but you can deregister if you wish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chardy Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I'm with you on this, you should have to opt out of being a donor if you don't want to do it not the other way round !:wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest36187 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Definitely a donor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I'm with you on this, you should have to opt out of being a donor if you don't want to do it not the other way round !:wink: It just makes more sense as I am sure most of the ones who haven't registered don't object. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Actually as we are all mad cows are we allowed to donate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I'm a donor. But would like an opt out system to be implemented over the current opt in (UK). It could save so many more lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Actually as we are all mad cows are we allowed to donate? Probably not given you can't donate blood in Aus can you? Unless to another Brit perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest31881 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 The Red Cross run the blood transfusion service and will not allow blood donation from anyone who lived in the UK during the mad cow episode.... The government run the organ donor service and will accept organs from anyone, even us mad cows.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeboard1980 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I haves ticked the boxes to donate, but don't think we would ever see an opt out system, will never be allowed as people wouldn't have given consent, you wouldn't be able to assume consent has been given just because they haven't opted out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 The Red Cross run the blood transfusion service and will not allow blood donation from anyone who lived in the UK during the mad cow episode.... The government run the organ donor service and will accept organs from anyone, even us mad cows.... I suppose as long as we have something worth donating :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annagilda Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I signed up to donate my organs a few months back. Figured, if it comes to it I'm not going to need them! The only thing I said they can't have is my eyes. Don't know why. I just have a thing about eyes. I want to keep them. They are welcome to the rest! I'm not sure about an opt out system. I think its a great idea in principle, but I think like was said before the time and effort and fuss that may be caused by some families kicking off because their loved one didn't opt out may. I say may out-weigh the benefits. Whereas, when someone has signed up, there is no question as to their consent being given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Yuills Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I actually thought we couldn't donate cos we cannot give blood!! Will definitely donate now I know we can. Thanks for posting and making it clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I should really sign up next time i give blood! Oh wait that might be the bone marrow one actually but yeah definately need to sign up, been meaning to. what period was mad cow disease? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest31881 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 You cannot give blood if you were RESIDENT IN THE UK BETWEEN 1 JANUARY 1980 AND 31 DECEMBER 1996. Taken from Red Cross blood donation FAQ page. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Damn! Don't they clear it after a certain amount of time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest31881 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Damn! Don't they clear it after a certain amount of time? No they are very strict about it, also if you have had a blood transfusion since 1980 in the UK you are not allowed to give blood. The ban applies to vegetarians as well as meat eaters, So unless you are under 16yrs old, and never had a blood transfusion, you cannot give blood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Don't you mean over 16 although it's over 17 in england isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest31881 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Don't you mean over 16 although it's over 17 in england isn't it? No, you have to have been born after 1996 for the red cross to have your blood. So those who hit 16 this year will be the first generation to be allowed to give blood. Age limit in QLD is 16 with parental consent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Ah right gotcha, had a blonde moment there! Damn my parents for feeding me beef burgers when i was younger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest31881 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Ah right gotcha, had a blonde moment there! Damn my parents for feeding me beef burgers when i was younger When the BSE scare was forcing the price of beef down, I lived like a king for a few months eating best quality beef at a very cheap price and it did me no harm.....:goofy::goofy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AKA63029 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I've been on the list forever Kate, though who the hell would want anything of mine is beyond belief after years of 'abuse'.:frown: But it is a great idea, there's always someone who needs 'something', even if it is for veins and the like, every little bit helps.:yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I am absolutely loving the beef since I've been back colin! had the most gorgeous roast beef at my mums this week, almost dribbled over it hah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 When the BSE scare was forcing the price of beef down, I lived like a king for a few months eating best quality beef at a very cheap price and it did me no harm.....:goofy::goofy: Matter of opinion :tongue: love you really x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chorlton Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Blood and organ donor here and thought I could do the same over there. Oh well just my organs it is.......................probably to a shark or croc :wideeyed: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddysMum Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 They can have anything of mine that's any good once I'm finished with it. My father had a cornea graft way back in 1930s. My mother died of kidney disease just before kidney transplants were available. So I have always been very pro organ donation. I have just found out that I have an eye condition which may end up with me needing someone else's corneas. I'm sure most of us would be very pro donation if we or someone we loved needed an organ. Its a sad fact that the medics have to ask grieving relatives such a difficult question at the worst possible time. Because of that we have discussed it as a family and we are all aware of each others wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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