Results: Presumed Consent Organ Donation
Published on 09/20/2014
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1.
1.
Under a presumed consent model, deceased individuals are presumed to be organ donors unless they indicate their refusal to donate. Do you think organ donation should be switched from its current opt-in model to an opt-out program? Yes
31%
643 votes
No
29%
609 votes
Undecided
30%
635 votes
Not Applicable
10%
210 votes
2.
2.
Advocates of presumed consent organ donation say it would be a positive step in addressing the nation's profound organ shortage and ease the burden of decision-making on grieving families at the time of death. Do you agree with these advocates? Yes
34%
714 votes
No
25%
533 votes
Undecided
29%
612 votes
Not Applicable
11%
238 votes
3.
3.
Do you think it is ethically wrong to have a "We will take your organs unless you take the time to fill out a form." policy? Yes
41%
858 votes
No
29%
609 votes
Undecided
20%
413 votes
Not Applicable
10%
217 votes
4.
4.
Are you an organ donor? Yes
40%
841 votes
No
44%
922 votes
Undecided
8%
164 votes
Not Applicable
8%
170 votes
5.
5.
With Mandated Organ Donation, there would be no opt-out option. Do you think Mandated Organ Donation is ethically wrong? Yes
49%
1034 votes
No
19%
406 votes
Undecided
21%
445 votes
Not Applicable
10%
212 votes
6.
6.
Have you or someone you know received the gift of life from a donated organ? Yes
15%
321 votes
No
69%
1445 votes
Undecided
6%
123 votes
Not Applicable
10%
208 votes
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