Q&A: Organ Donation
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There has been a boom in organ donation in the UK according to figures by NHS Blood and Transplant.
The number of people donating organs after death has risen by 50% to 1,200 people since 2008. It led to about 3,100 transplants last year.
What is organ donation?
Which organs can be donated?
Is 1,200 really a success?
Why have the figures gone up?
Is age a barrier?
What about poor health?
Does this affect the presumed consent debate?
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