PM Brown Supports "Presumed Consent"

by Wesley J. Smith

This could get ugly. Prime Minister Gordon Brown has supported “presumed consent” to organ “donation.” And this in a country that also allows Futile Care Theory, particularly for those with “mental incapacities.” The danger is obvious and acute, don’t you . . . . Continue Reading »

12 Jan 2008

Canada Rejects "Presumed Consent" for Organ Donation

by Wesley J. Smith

There are many proposals to overcome the organ shortage. One well-meaning but misguided suggestion is “presumed consent,” under which each of us would be presumed to want our organs donated unless we explicitly direct otherwise. In other words, rather than signing an organ donor consent . . . . Continue Reading »

20 Apr 2007