Researchers from the Royal Prince Alfred hospital in NSW conducted an audit at the hospital during a six-month period in 2012. Of all 427 deaths, 10 patients were found to be eligible for organ donation, but family members refused in half of those cases. The study shows that families of the deceased refuse organ donation, which is the reason for the low organ donation rate in Australia. Michael O'Leary, Associate Professor, co-medical director of ...
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