I'm lazy. Can someone tell me how to opt out of HOTA?

[FuckSamLeong]

With the Romanian hit and run case, with one supposedly brain dead victim having his organs harvested and the way the Singapore Government is handling the case, I believe there is a higher chance of me getting made near brain dead by foreign embassy diplomats who are covered by the so called Vienna Convention immunity from prosecution privilege which should make me concern enough to opt out of HOTA.

Why can't they have an opt out option form be made available on the internet?

What's next? If you don't opt out of the next Singapore Scholar created scheme just because you are lazy, the Government ie: the elite makes another cost free gain from their dumb subservient masses?

 

[FuckSamLeong]

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23 Feb 2007, The Straits Times




Achieving greater acceptance of HOTA



Opting out of organ-transplant scheme should be made easier

I refer to the recent incident over the Human Organ Transplant Act (Hota). The implementation of Hota came about partly because the previous scheme MTERA (Medical Therapy, Education and Research Act), which goes by the opt-in scheme for those who wish to donate their organs, was not successful mainly due to ignorance and lethargy on the part of potential donors. Hence, Hota was conceived as an opt-out system whereby all non-Muslim Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents between the age of 21 and 60 years are included under unless they opt out. The objective of the Act is good. However, the implementation of the opt-out scheme should be made easier and more transparent. Currently, the forms to opt out can be obtained from public hospitals and polyclinics or downloaded from the Internet. However, they have to be sent by post to the Organ Donor Registry.

I suggest that people be allowed to submit such forms via the Internet and the Act be implemented in a way that makes opting out easier for those who wish to do so. Also, those who turn 21 may not be aware or may not remember to opt out when they are eligible to do so. Many do not even know of the existence of such an Act as it was introduced when they were young. The agency involved should consider writing to these individuals so that they can make a decision on an important matter later on. The success of Hota hinges on the legal rights of the society over the private rights of the family of the deceased. If the Act provides for the rights of the family members to object to the organ transplant, it would affect the very foundation and basis of the Act. Apart from considering the legal rights of individuals, the implementation of Hota should also be done with the utmost compassion and care for the feelings of the family of the deceased.

Letter from Loke Siew Meng
Reply From MOH 26 Feb 2007


We refer to the Forum letter (TODAY, 23 Feb 2007) by Loke Siew Meng on the Human Organ Transplant Act (HOTA) who suggested that the Ministry should inform those who turn 21 about the Human Organ Transplant Act (HOTA) as they might not be aware or may not remember to opt-out when they are eligible.

Notification letters and an information booklet on HOTA are sent to all citizens and permanent residents about 6 months before they turn 21 years of age. The booklet also contains the objection form for those who wish to register an objection. Every year about 40,000 of such letters are despatched. The Ministry will work towards achieving greater acceptance of HOTA through more public education. We welcome feedback on how we can better reach out to Singaporeans on HOTA.

BEY MUI LENG (MS) ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (MEDIA RELATIONS) CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS MINISTRY OF HEALTH

 

[Whats4]

http://www.moh.gov.sg/mohcorp/legislations.aspx?id=12426#8

http://www.moh.gov.sg/mohcorp/forms.aspx?id=94

 

[FuckSamLeong]

http://www.moh.gov.sg/mohcorp/legislations.aspx?id=12426#8

http://www.moh.gov.sg/mohcorp/forms.aspx?id=94

Thank you my friend. I'm serious about this. Will opt out at the nearest opportunity to receive immediate confirmation! Up your rep soon!

 

[Sideswipe]

Are there any implications of opting out of HOTA?

People who opt out of the existing HOTA, as well as those who are not covered under the existing HOTA, will receive lower priority on the organ transplant waiting list, in the event that they should require an organ transplant in the future.

The revised HOTA provide for selective opting out. Those who do not wish to donate a particular organ can register their specific objections. People who opt-out of the revised HOTA, as well as those who are not covered under the revised HOTA, will receive lower priority on the waiting lists for the specific organs which they have opted out or have not pledged.

 

[Whats4]

Thank you my friend. I'm serious about this. Will opt out at the nearest opportunity to receive immediate confirmation! Up your rep soon!

i opt out few yrs back, way b4 the first case of organ robbery at sgh(?)

i up urs too.

 

[UltimaOnline]

It's better not to opt out. In case you kena locked-in syndrome (a fate worse than death), by harvesting your organs, you're guaranteed death, at least.

It's far better to die (you can always reincarnate later) than to waste away in a coma, or far worse, kena locked-in syndrome.

 

[Whats4]

Are there any implications of opting out of HOTA?

People who opt out of the existing HOTA, as well as those who are not covered under the existing HOTA, will receive lower priority on the organ transplant waiting list, in the event that they should require an organ transplant in the future.

The revised HOTA provide for selective opting out. Those who do not wish to donate a particular organ can register their specific objections. People who opt-out of the revised HOTA, as well as those who are not covered under the revised HOTA, will receive lower priority on the waiting lists for the specific organs which they have opted out or have not pledged.

Muslims can pledge their kidneys under MTERA and receive equal priority on the kidney transplant list as other Singaporeans and Permanent Residents who have not opt out of HOTA.

provided u got the $$ for transplant, else whats the use?

 

[FuckSamLeong]

Are there any implications of opting out of HOTA?

People who opt out of the existing HOTA, as well as those who are not covered under the existing HOTA, will receive lower priority on the organ transplant waiting list, in the event that they should require an organ transplant in the future.

The revised HOTA provide for selective opting out. Those who do not wish to donate a particular organ can register their specific objections. People who opt-out of the revised HOTA, as well as those who are not covered under the revised HOTA, will receive lower priority on the waiting lists for the specific organs which they have opted out or have not pledged.

The CK Tang fellow. Why was he on top of the list? From One Eye Dragon!

 

[singaporebomb]

The CK Tang fellow. Why was he on top of the list? From One Eye Dragon!

Not to mention that one particular minister wish him speed recovery,can't rem that fool's name,thats why only the rich get's all the priority,the poor cast aside waiting to rot and die.up to u,papees:oIo:

 

[JinGanKor]

but they threaten you that if you opt out of HOTA, next time when you need organ donations, you will not benefit from the HOTA scheme.

 

[singveld]

i know if you are very rich, or you live in europe or usa (you have insurance)

you can stay in coma for years until they find a solution.

but in singapore, your family have to foot the bill, do you think average sinkies family can afford that? you want to bankrupt your whole family, turn your relative and friends against them?

think about it, before you opt out.

because sometime, death is better.

With the Romanian hit and run case, with one supposedly brain dead victim having his organs harvested and the way the Singapore Government is handling the case, I believe there is a higher chance of me getting made near brain dead by foreign embassy diplomats who are covered by the so called Vienna Convention immunity from prosecution privilege which should make me concern enough to opt out of HOTA.

Why can't they have an opt out option form be made available on the internet?

What's next? If you don't opt out of the next Singapore Scholar created scheme just because you are lazy, the Government ie: the elite makes another cost free gain from their dumb subservient masses?

 

[ahbengsong]

i know if you are very rich, or you live in europe or usa (you have insurance)
you can stay in coma for years until they find a solution.
but in singapore, your family have to foot the bill, do you think average sinkies family can afford that? you want to bankrupt your whole family, turn your relative and friends against them?
think about it, before you opt out.
because sometime, death is better.

I actually feel sad opting out but to donate organs just to perpetuate pap rule in singapore ??.. no way... pap has to be removed from power....

 

[FuckSamLeong]

i know if you are very rich, or you live in europe or usa (you have insurance)

you can stay in coma for years until they find a solution.

but in singapore, your family have to foot the bill, do you think average sinkies family can afford that? you want to bankrupt your whole family, turn your relative and friends against them?

think about it, before you opt out.

because sometime, death is better.

Please lah, digest the whole thread header before you reply. The majority of those ending up brain dead in our hospitals are the wretched masses. You think the money face PAP will support their clinging on to life financial wise?

Pulling the plug on life support and HOTA are two different issues to be considered. Just don't make the fucking elite profit from our personal tragedy.

At the very least, allow a person to have the option to declare his desire to donate his organs in the event of death to only certain categories of people.

I myself will make it very clear it would not go to the rich and the elite, most certainly not the Lee family if my organs are the most compatible with regard to organ rejection immunity!