Organ Donation

What happened

In 2020, the UK introduced an opt-out system for organ donation, meaning people are presumed to consent unless they choose not to. This change aims to increase the number of organ donations, as over 6,000 people in the UK are currently waiting for a transplant.

Analysis

Organ donation raises important ethical and practical questions. In your interview, you could discuss:

• The ethical implications of presumed consent-does it respect individual autonomy?
• How this change could save lives by increasing the availability of organs.
• The importance of public awareness campaigns to ensure people understand their rights under the new system.

This topic is a chance to show you can think critically about how policy changes can improve patient care.