The world of organ donation in Denmark was in turmoil.
A documentary was aired which showed family members reacting in anguish to the news that their 19-year-old daughter was brain dead after a car accident, agreeing to donate her organs and allowing doctors to turn off her respirator.
About 1.7 million viewers tuned in to the heart-rending drama.
But Carina Melchior did not die after her respirator was removed. She is now undergoing rehabilitation and may make a full recovery.
About 500 people immediately removed their names from Denmark’s organ donor register.
http://www.lifenews.com/2012/11/20/19-year-old-recovers-as-doctors-start-to-harvest-her-organs/
[Comment: Another article on the subject said that after the documentary was shown, 500 people tore up their organ donor cards. N. Valko RN
http://www.medicaldaily.com/articles/12771/20121018/danish-teen-wakes-dead-doctors-prepare-harvest.htm ]