Under the act, all adults in Nova Scotia would be considered potential organ donors unless they opt out
A doctor taking or delivering a bag containing a human organ for transplant.
The Human Organ and Tissue Donation Act was passed as legislators wrapped up their spring sitting on Friday. Families will continue to be consulted about their loved ones' wishes, while those under 19 and people without decision-making capacity will only be considered as donors if a parent, guardian or alternate decision-maker opts them in.Premier Stephen McNeil speaks after Nova Scotia passes presumed consent law for organ donation.
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