Who will be affected by the new Swiss organ donation law?

Published on October 14, 2022

The question: This spring, voters decided to introduce an opt-out system for organ donation. As a Swiss Abroad living in Germany, I am unclear on how this change affects me. Will it apply to all Swiss citizens, including Swiss Abroad? What happens if I die abroad as a Swiss citizen? And what about tourists staying in Switzerland?

Find out the answers in the latest "Swiss Review"!

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