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Is It Time to Reform Our Organ Donor Registration System?

Is It Time to Reform Our Organ Donor Registration System?

Many people haven't yet registered their organ donation preference, often due to inertia. Donor numbers have stagnated for years. Could a more proactive system increase registrations?

Three Reminder Calls
Medical experts and patient advocacy groups advocate for a structured approach: unregistered individuals receive up to three calls to state their choice. If no response after three attempts, they are automatically registered as donors.

Stagnant Growth
Recent years show minimal growth in donor registrations. An active opt-out model—where everyone must declare their preference—could reverse this trend. Whether you choose to donate or not, registration clarifies your wishes, sparing your family tough decisions in a crisis.

Ready to register? State your choice today.

What should the ideal donor system look like?
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