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Organ donations in Canada failing to meet demand…Nova Scotia has some of the highest donation rates in the country…what are we doing right and what can we do to increase donations? Presumed consent where you opt-out instead of opt-in? GUEST: Dr Stephen Beed – Medical Advisor to the Nova Scotia Organ and Tissue Donation Program

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