THE organ donor opt-out campaign will come under the spotlight at a major event in Glasgow.
In the same week the public consulation ended on the push to change the law to a system of presumed content for donations, the Scottish Kidney Federation will host its annual conference at the Royal Concert Hall.
Tomorrow's event is organised to raise awareness about kidney disease and possible new treatments for the condition as well as issues affecting patients.
Kidney disease is one of the fastest-growing illnesses in Scotland.
Professor Marc Clancy, a transplant surgeon at Glasgow's Western Infimary, will speak at Saturday's event.
Evening Times reporter Caroline Wilson will also talk about our Opt For Life campaign, to switch to an opt-out transplant system in Scotland.
More than 90% of people who require a transplant are waiting for a kidney.
The event will also look at innovations in dialysis treatment, transport issues for renal patients and benefits concerns.
Transplant patients will also give a first hand account of their experiences.
The consulation for the proposed Organ and Tissue Donation (Scotland) Bill put forward by Glasgow Labour MSP Anne McTaggart closed yesterday at 5pm.
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