There's a rule in Singapore that ensures all citizens over the age of 21 are automatically enrolled as organ donors, and it's getting a heap of praise online.
The Southeast Asian country experienced an organ shortage in 1987, and as a result, the Human Organ Transplant Act (HOTA) was passed in 2009. The rule automatically includes all residents aged 21 or above who are not mentally disordered under HOTA, as stated on the official HOTA website, which describes this as "one of the most remarkable successes in the history of medicine."
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In the HOTA Information Booklet, the rule states: "Those who are under HOTA will not only have the chance to help others but will also have higher priority on the waiting lists should they need an organ transplant. This will be critical when the need arises."
People can opt out through the country's Ministry of Health; however, there is one downside - you are less likely to receive an organ transplant should you need it.
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