Well part (a) seems fine and reasonable, but I thought that this was designed to alleivate the problems that could arise re (b).

I mean, I would imagine that it's difficult alot of the time to expect someone grieving for a loved one to make such a decision. I imagine that's why most organs 'go to waste' basically.

I was under the impression that in part this was such a good idea because it removes that burden also.

As I said, the implications re children and those not of 'sound mind' are quite vast, but maybe where we can we have to be encouraged to be hard and fast about it.

EDIT: http://www.bma.org.uk/ap.nsf/Content/OrganDonationPresumedConsent

There is something positive here in that although relatives can object, it does seem more likely, according to this report anyway, that knowledge their loved one(s) 'gave consent' (as this would amount to) would suffice and too remove for them the burden of having to go into any decision making. Makes sense I suppose.
I wouldn't like to think however my wishes could be overrode either.
Moot point maybe.
Where children are concerned, it does seem much more difficult.

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