Opt-out organ donation act to come into effect tomorrow

What are the new rules around organ donation in Ireland and what if I want to opt out?

Changes introduced via the Human Tissue Act 2024 shifts the presumption about a person’s organ donation wishes

Opt-out system for organ donation in Ireland comes into effect from today

The HSE is due to publish information on how people can add their name to the opt-out register.

Opt-out organ donation act to come into effect tomorrow

The first phase of the Human Tissue Act 2024 is due to come into operation from tomorrow, meaning everybody will be considered an organ donor unless they opt-out or are included in a so-called "excluded group".

Organ donation opt-out system comes into effect

Human Tissue Act will also, for the first time, provide a way for people who wish to donate a kidney to someone they don’t personally know The post Organ donation opt-out system comes into effect appeared first on Irish Medical Times.