Approval in principle of the transplant regulation
Published: Wednesday, Aug 21st 2024, 12:20
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The Federal Council's ordinance on the implementation of the so-called objection solution for transplants has met with general approval from political parties and organizations. However, there was criticism in the consultation process due to overly complicated procedures for objections and a possible delay due to the link to the e-ID.
The Swiss electorate approved the so-called extended opt-out solution in 2022. As a result, all people who have not objected to organ donation during their lifetime are now considered organ donors. A person's relatives can still prevent the removal of organs.
In the opinion of the Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences (SAMS), the procedures for clarifying the willingness to donate in the Federal Council's ordinance are too complicated and there are various ambiguities.
In addition, the obligation of hospitals to contact known and contactable next of kin is formulated too broadly. This would lead to too much work for hospitals.
Data protection and information
For its part, the SVP insists that the register, in which people who do not wish to donate their organs must register, must "meet the highest standards of data protection". The party also demands that identification in the register must be possible using a passport or physical ID in addition to the e-ID.
In the party's view, however, it is crucial that the authorities and experts provide information during implementation. The population must be actively informed about their option to object and receive help with registration. In the event of an unclear expression of will, the surviving dependants must also be informed in detail.
The SP is also concerned about informing the population: it is calling for the Federal Council to be explicitly obliged in the ordinance to carry out an information campaign so that most people are motivated to record their wishes.
Transitional solution required before E-ID
The director of Swisstransplant, Franz Zimmer, feared on the SRF program "Heute Morgen" on Wednesday that linking the declaration of objection to the E-ID could lead to a delay in implementing the will of the people. This would be difficult from the point of view of the patients concerned.
In its response to the consultation, which ended on Wednesday, the SP therefore calls for an interim solution until an e-ID is introduced. This would allow people to register in the organ and commercial transplant register beforehand.
The FDP is even clearer on this point: it is incomprehensible that further hurdles are planned by linking the register to a future e-ID. It therefore also demands that alternative identification features can be used until the E-ID is available.
The Swiss Protestant Reformed Church (EKS) also fears that problems with the introduction of the E-ID could also lead to "direct negative effects" on the distribution of organs.
The EHL finds it unacceptable that the ordinance allows preparatory measures for organ removal to begin before the final clarification of a possible objection. This contradicts the principle of non-harm and beneficence of the dying or deceased person.
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