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Keep in mind that for many kinds of organ transplants, you will know in advance that you have a good chance of needing one, without actually needing it yet.

• _jal 6y ago
  Sure. Although it isn't ideal, selfish late-joiners still expand the pool and should be welcome. It isn't about punishing people, it is about matching needers with havers without just selling them to the highest bidder.
  • Spare_account 6y ago
    Selfish late-joiners will just notify their next of kin to refuse the donation anyway. They get the queue-jump bonus of being on the register and still opt out privately. I was on the donor register since I turned 18 but my parents or wife can just refuse if that suits them on the day (although I've asked them not to!)
    • balfirevic 6y ago
      That sounds like a terrible policy in it's own right. Especially the part about the parents - why should they have any say in it at all after you've turned 18.
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