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Australia’s definition of death preventing use of latest organ transplant technology

Australia’s definition of death preventing use of latest organ transplant technology



Exclusive: Mark Dreyfus cites strong support from states and territories to update human tissue laws last reviewed almost 50 years agoGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s definition of death is holding organ transplantation back from using the most up-to-date technology and achieving the best outcomes.On Thursday the government will announce it will establish an Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) inquiry looking to modernise human tissue laws last comprehensively reviewed almost 50 years ago.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/aug/15/australia-looks-to-modernise-organ-donation-laws-to-keep-pace-with-scientific-advances

Author : Natasha May

Publish date : 2024-08-14 20:08:41

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