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. 2007 May 26;334(7603):1088.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.39199.475301.AD.

Is presumed consent the answer to organ shortages? Yes

Veronica English  1
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Is presumed consent the answer to organ shortages? Yes

Veronica English. BMJ. .

Abstract

The supply of donor organs cannot keep up with demand. Veronica English argues that assuming people want to donate unless there is contrary evidence will increase availability, but Linda Wright believes the problem is more complex

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