By Aileen Editha. In May 2020, an opt-out framework for deceased organ donations came into force in England. This means that, unless an adult individual has opted out, her organs could be donated after her death. This is otherwise known as ‘deemed consent’. This was enacted as an effort to solve the prominent organ scarcity […]
Month: December 2020
Is insisting on prospective consent in paediatric critical care research throwing the baby out with the bathwater?
By Rebecca Doyle. Robust, research evidence informs best practice and facilitates medical care that is both current and of the highest quality. In an effort to protect children and families who may be exposed to sources of vulnerability in the paediatric critical care environment, is the Australian National Statement jeopardising advancements to critical care research […]
Corona solidarity: Beware! It may not be what you think
By Matti Häyry Already during the early weeks and months of the COVID-19 pandemic, many media outlets started to talk about “corona solidarity”. We are facing a crisis, they said, but we are pulling through with miraculous mutual support and everybody chipping in for the common good. I found this narrative suspect from the outset, […]