OBJECTIVE To project the impact of an opt-out system (presuming consent) in Hong Kong on the likelihood that a potential donor donates his or her kidneys after death and the likelihood of violating a potential donor's autonomy. SETTING Cross-sectional population-based anonymous telephone survey. PARTICIPANTS Random sample of 802 adults aged between 18 and 64. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE Willingn...

The organ shortage is commonly presented as having a clear solution, increase the number of organs donated and the problem will be solved. In the light of the Northern Ireland Assembly's consultation on moving to an opt-out organ donor register this article focuses on the social factors and complexities which impact strongly on both the supply of, and demand for, transplantable organs. Judging ...