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Wales leads the way on increasing organ donations with 'presumed consent' law
Wales has changed the law to become the first part of the UK to make adults 'opt out' rather than 'opt in' for organ donations.
The 'presumed consent' model is aimed at increasing the number of organ donors and will benefit people waiting for transplants.
Organ donation law makes headlines around the world: ITV news 'Organ donation: Wales' presumed consent law makes headline news in Canada
After the December 1, 2015 people who have not recorded an organ donation decision (an opt in or opt out) on the NHS Organ Donation Register will be treated as having no objection to donating any of their organs. This is called "deemed consent".
Students are included once they have been living in Wales for more than 12 months.
The families of serving members of the armed forces who have moved to Wales to live with them will also be included after they have lived in Wales for more than 12 months.
People who don't have full mental capacity are exempt, and people who have lived in Wales for less than 12 months are also exempt.
Choices for organ donation in Wales from December 1, 2015
Opt in
By registering your choice to be a donor, you can choose to donate all or only specific organs.
Opt out
For the first time, you can now register your decision not to be a donor. Also, be sure to tell your loved ones your organ donation decision, so they can make sure it is respected. You can change your organ donation decision at any time.
Do nothing
After December 1, 2015 if you have not recorded an organ donation decision (opt in or opt out) on the NHS Organ Donation Register, you will be treated as having no objection to donating any of your organs. This is called "deemed consent".
Find out what the changes in the organ donation law in Wales mean for you and your family
Find out more at www.organdonationwales
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