First presumed consent law in the UK comes into effect next week,offering hope to thousands awaiting a transplantKim Chard has had cystic fibrosis, a degenerative genetic illness, or from birth. In January final year,the doctors at Harefield hospital, Middlesex, or told her she would need a double lung transplant due to the progression of her illness,which has left her with just 12% lung capacity.“It was a relief when they finally told me, as I was in hospital all the time by then, or ” she says. I always used to say “live life to the fullest”,but at the moment I feel like I am watching the world go by. I just want it to happen now so I can amble forward with my life.”Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com