| Author (Corporate) | BBC |
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| Series Title | BBC News |
| Series Details | 30.5.07 |
| Publication Date | 30/05/2007 |
| Content Type | News |
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The European Commission adopted 30 May 207 a Communication proposing actions for closer cooperation between Member States in the field of organ donation and transplantation, and announcing plans for a European Directive on quality and safety of organ donation. The Communication includes ideas to raise public awareness so as to increase organ donation, such as the creation of a European organ donor card. A Eurobarometer survey (see IP/07/719) shows that while 81% of European citizens support the use of an organ donor card, only 12% of Europeans currently have one. Although the number of organ donations and transplants in the EU has risen steadily, many obstacles remain, including a shortage of donors and diverging quality and safety standards. The Communication sets out ideas to increase organ availability, such as creating organ transplant coordinators in hospitals and expanding the use of living donors. The Commission will also promote the exchange of best practices between Member States to make organ transplant systems more efficient and accessible. |
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| Source Link | http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/6703701.stm |
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| Subject Categories | Health |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
