For thousands of seriously ill patients, a new organ is the last hope. However, there are far too few donors in this country. Medical ethicist Dieter Birnbacher nevertheless takes a critical look at the opt-out rule currently being discussed – and suggests a different solution.
Professor Birnbacher, organ removal is currently only permitted in Germany if the person concerned has consented during their lifetime. A cross-party group of members of the Bundestag now wants to push forward the so-called opt-out rule again. This would mean that every person is automatically a potential organ donor after their death, unless they have objected during their lifetime. What do you think of this initiative?
From an ethical point of view, this bill is problematic.
Source: Stern
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