HIGHLAND MSP Kate Forbes has urged constituents in Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch to give their views on organ donation in the Scottish Government’s consultation.
The 14-week consultation asks the public about the principle of moving to an opt-out system or, alternatively, whether any changes could be made to the present opt-in system.
Currently in Scotland, organ and/or tissue donation after a person’s death only occurs if they have given advance authorisation or if their nearest relative authorises on their behalf, even though they may not be aware of the wishes of their deceased relative.