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Table 2 Themes and respective sub-themes from the opt-in group

From: ‘If I donate my organs it’s a gift, if you take them it’s theft’: a qualitative study of planned donor decisions under opt-out legislation

Donor Choice

Themes

Sub-themes

Opt-in

1. My choice is explicitly clear and unequivocal

- My wishes are set in stone

- Reduces family distress

- Protection against family interference

2. My organs could save lives

- Dead people don’t need organs

- It’s just the “right thing to do”

3. Reciprocity - If willing to receive I should be willing to give

(No sub-theme)

4. Personal experience of donation

(No sub-theme)