What can be done politically to increase the number of organ

donations?

Karin Riis-Jørgensen

The sudden decision

My story…

Solutions

Policy objectives Experiences from Norway

Support for Healthcare professionals Experiences from Spain

Change in legislation Presumed consent Patients rights

Economically compensation to the Donor?

Political objectives

The number of Donors per million inhabitant should increase to 30.

We need a ‘YES’

Support for Healthcare professionals

Education of Healthcare professionalsTransplant Coordinators on limited

contractsEnthusiasts

Change in legislation

Presumed consentPatients rights

Economically compensation to the Donor?

Should the Government e.g. pay for the funeral when you are listed in the register of Donors?

Thank you for your attention

Karin Riis-Jørgensen

karinriisjorgensen@yahoo.dk