Everyone should be seen as a potential organ donor on their death unless they expressly request not to be, England's chief medical officer says.
Sir Liam Donaldson wants a system of "presumed consent" to be introduced in England to tackle organ shortages. His Scottish counterpart rejected the move.
One person a day dies after failing to find a suitable donor, data suggests.
The Tories opposed the move, saying it would be better to increase the number of people on the donation register.
Shadow health secretary Andrew Lansley said: "The state does not own our bodies or have a right to take organs after death."
He said the Conservatives were committed to enhancing organ retrieval teams in hospitals and appointing more donor liaison nurses as the best way to combat any "transplant crisis".
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Sir Liam Donaldson wants a system of "presumed consent" to be introduced in England to tackle organ shortages. His Scottish counterpart rejected the move.
One person a day dies after failing to find a suitable donor, data suggests.
The Tories opposed the move, saying it would be better to increase the number of people on the donation register.
Shadow health secretary Andrew Lansley said: "The state does not own our bodies or have a right to take organs after death."
He said the Conservatives were committed to enhancing organ retrieval teams in hospitals and appointing more donor liaison nurses as the best way to combat any "transplant crisis".
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