Legal origins, religion and health outcomes: a cross-country comparison of organ donation laws
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DOI: 10.1017/s1744137420000454
Abstract: Abstract This paper investigates what drives countries to legislate presumed consent – making citizens organ donors by default unless they opt out – instead of explicit consent. Results reveal the following: First, civil law predicts… read more here.
Keywords: religion health; presumed consent; legal origins; health outcomes ... See more keywords
The public debate on organ donation and presumed consent in Denmark: Are the right issues being addressed?
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DOI: 10.1177/1403494819833797
Abstract: The legal framework for organ donation in Denmark is informed consent. But due to the unsatisfactory number of organ donors, Denmark is considering changing legislation to presumed consent. This article discusses the public debate on… read more here.
Keywords: presumed consent; denmark; public debate; organ donation ... See more keywords
Presumed consent: licenses and limits inferred from the case of geriatric hip fractures
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DOI: 10.1186/s12910-017-0180-2
Abstract: BackgroundHip fractures are common and serious injuries in the geriatric population. Obtaining informed consent for surgery in geriatric patients can be difficult due to the high prevalence of comorbid cognitive impairment. Given that virtually all… read more here.
Keywords: presumed consent; consent licenses; hip fractures; geriatric hip ... See more keywords
Legal Origins, Religion and Health Outcomes: A Cross-Country Comparison of Organ Donation Laws
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DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.3218867
Abstract: This paper investigates what drives countries to legislate presumed consent --- making citizens organ donors by default unless they opt out --- instead of explicit consent. A wide range of economic, social, political, institutional, and… read more here.
Keywords: presumed consent; origins religion; health outcomes; legal origins ... See more keywords