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As Northern Ireland moves to a new opt-out system for organ donation - thanks in no small part to the tireless campaigning of brave little Dáithí Mac Gabhann and his family - there may be a few things that you need clarification on.
What is the age to opt in for organ donation? There is no age limit for becoming an organ donor. Parents and guardians can register their children, and children can register themselves. Can I choose which organs I don't want donated? Everyone has a choice as to whether or not they want to become an organ donor after they die, and if you choose to donate, you can choose to donate either some or all of your organs. The best way to do this is via the website at www.organdonationni.info/register-now
Will the process of retrieving organs interfere with funeral arrangements? The organ donation operation is performed as soon as possible after death by highly skilled professionals who take the same care and attention, and offer the same respect, as they would in any operation. The process of organising donation can take as little as 24 hours.
When opt-out was introduced in Wales, it made no difference to donation figures. Do you have proof that this has changed? Opt-out legislation came into effect in Wales in December 2015. Since then, the consent rate increased from 58% to 70.7% in 2020.
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