The Age Of Consent For Organ Donation Will Drop From 18 To 15 Years Old

March 13, 2008

The age of consent for organ donation in Wisconsin will drop from 18 to 15 years old. A new bill would lower the age in hopes of increasing the number of available organ donors. The bill also would establish a donor registry and if a persons wishes are unclear doctors are given the authority to override a family member’s wishes. Sonja Stephenson, Chairperson of the Donate Life Committee at Marshfield Clinic says the bill is a good idea, and offers tips to make your wishes known. ” If you wish to be a donor sigh the back of your license, make sure you have a health-care power of attorney and make sure your family knows your wishes,” says Stephenson. (7WSAW)