Summary
The law regarding organ donation changes in Wales. It means that all adults will automatically become donors of organ donation. If you don’t want to become a donor , you have to remove your name from the register. If you don’t remove yourself, medics regard you as a donor. This system will apply to adults who have lived in Wales for more then 12 months. Organ donation rates in UK are lower than those in other countries in Europe that already use the opt-out system. 1,000 people in the UK die every year waiting for donors. Health official says that this law change will increase the number of donors and save hundreds of lives.
Opinion
I personally agree with this opt-out system of organ donation. I don’t care how my body will be treated after my death. But of course there are many people who don’t want to be a donor of organ transplant, and their wills must be respected. In Japan, organ donation rates are much lower than other countries in the world. Many people are waiting for donors. I think there are many people who are willing to become a donor, like me. In order to raise the rates of organ donation, it is important to respect our wills and make the most of them. We need a new system that our wills are reflected well whether you want to be a donor or not.