Guest guest Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 , I think I've heard there is some talk about " presumed consent " laws going on around the White House. I think the new administration has at least been talking about it. That would be a good topic to bring up at the conference in Chicago. Jeannie Also, I'm curious if anyone knows anything about " presumed consent " laws. In at least a couple countries, they practice " presumed consent, " which means that you are automatically presumed to be an organ donor unless you specifically request not to be. We do exactly the opposite. They, of course, have little shortage of organs. Is there an ethical reason why we don't do it this way? People could still " opt out " if they have religous grounds or are paranoid. Is this a viable alternative that could be fought for here in the States? in Ohio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 , I don't think you should shut up about it. I just really enjoy dealing with the complex issues also. I don't go looking to stir things up, but somethings do seem ambiguous. I think looking into ambiguities can be very rewarding. I just offered to do it off-site because it might become too much for other people. I was actually very interested in your questions and thoughts. We talked about presumed consent laws a few years ago. Barb in Texas knew momre about it. Please don't " shut up about it " on my account. I love learning about different religions, cultures, philosophies, history, psychology. I like thinking about thinking. Anyway, I can't imagine why discussing the ethics of transplants would be taboo on this site. Take care, Cheryl ID Re: Presumed Consent Laws > Thanks for the info, Cheryl. If my questioning is too upsetting, I'll try to stick to posting only about the medical aspects of this condition. But it does seem like other people must also deal with ideas. Just my thoughts. But I'll shut up about it. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 , I don't think you should shut up about it. I just really enjoy dealing with the complex issues also. I don't go looking to stir things up, but somethings do seem ambiguous. I think looking into ambiguities can be very rewarding. I just offered to do it off-site because it might become too much for other people. I was actually very interested in your questions and thoughts. We talked about presumed consent laws a few years ago. Barb in Texas knew momre about it. Please don't " shut up about it " on my account. I love learning about different religions, cultures, philosophies, history, psychology. I like thinking about thinking. Anyway, I can't imagine why discussing the ethics of transplants would be taboo on this site. Take care, Cheryl ID Re: Presumed Consent Laws > Thanks for the info, Cheryl. If my questioning is too upsetting, I'll try to stick to posting only about the medical aspects of this condition. But it does seem like other people must also deal with ideas. Just my thoughts. But I'll shut up about it. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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