British organs being sold to foreigners ???

good point eaststander, i think the article is very one sided

We take organ donations from other countries as well as giving them to them.

Could any of my organs or tissue be given to someone in another country?
Yes, possibly. There is an agreement that any organs that cannot be matched to UK patients are offered to patients in other European countries. Likewise, UK patients benefit from organs offered by other European countries. This co-operation increases the chance of a suitable recipient being found, ensuring that precious organs do not go to waste.

Tissue might also be offered to patients in other countries.

 

I think the priority is with the UK

It says on the organ donation website that the first priority is UK NHS patients, then UK private patients if there are no suitable NHS patients and thirdly foreign patients from Europe (and occasionally others) in an agreement that sees the same deal coming the other way, ie foreign donors saving british lives if they have no suitable patients in their country.

Sounds like the best way all round to me

 

Very true nt

 

I'm glad tissue can be given to people from other countries

Might prevent the spread of their germs when they sneeze!

 

RE: It would be interesting to know how many people on here are blood donors

I give blood. Have been since I was an adult although I have missed a few due to tattoos and lifestyle choices. I will be going next time they come to work. Gets me out of the office for an hour.

 

RE: It would be interesting to know how many people on here are blood donors

I am, doesn't even take a hour.

Only went once last year though - I always seem to get a cold or summat a day before the donor session!

 

RE: I think the priority is with the UK

Me too. In this day and age every organ available should be used if it can be matched to anybody anywhere. No wastage.