‘Presumed consent’ if dead person has not recorded their wishes, but relatives will still be asked to give go-ahead

Switzerland has voted to boost the availability of transplant organs by making everyone a potential donor after death unless they have expressly objected.

The legal change was approved by 60% of voters in a referendum. Under the existing laws, transplants are only possible if the deceased person consented while alive.

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