The total number of patients whose lives were saved or improved by an organ transplant during this time frame increased by 3% to 4,753.
Key messages:
Opt-in routes to the ODR include:
A significant difference is still apparent in the consent/authorisation rates for white patients and patients from minority ethnic groups (66% and 25% respectively).
Let’s extend the organ donation conversation to new communities.
People of all ages are eligible for organ donor registration.
Further information NHS Annual Organ Donation and Transplant Activity Report 2016/2017:
https://nhsbtdbe.blob.core.windows.net/umbraco-assets-corp/4505/activity_report_2016_17.pdf