The difference between supply and demand of transplantable organs is a global problem, one the most discussed measures aiming to solve it implementation presumed consent (opt-out) policy in cadaveric organ donation. This type system controversial when comes its direct effects on donation rates as well ethical base. We aim present latest perspectives concerning implications policy, especially re...

In countries where presumed consent for organ donation does not apply, health professionals (HP) are key players for identifying donors and obtaining their consent. This systematic review was designed to verify the efficacy of interventions aimed at HPs to promote organ and tissue donation in clinical settings. CINAHL (1982 to 2012), COCHRANE LIBRARY, EMBASE (1974 to 2012), MEDLINE (1966 to 201...

Substituting generic for brand drugs whenever possible has been proposed as an effective way to control prescription drug expenditure growth in the United States. This work investigates whether mandatory switching and presumed consent laws are effective in increasing generic drug use. The analysis uses plausibly exogenous changes in states’ drug substitution policies for identification. The Dif...

Objectives To explore regional variations in donation of cadaveric solid organs and tissues across the four devolved health administrations of the UK (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland). Design A secondary analysis of databases from NHS Blood & Transplant (1990-2009) and from the National Organ Procurement Service for the Republic of Ireland, Eurotransplant International Foundation...