A report in the journal Anatomical Sciences Education outlines best practices and standards for human body donation programs across the United States, which accept whole body donations after death for research and education.
The report, issued by a task force of American Association for Anatomy members, seeks to align body donation programs with evolving societal values and legal frameworks. It aims to maintain the highest ethical standards for donors by upholding the principles of informed consent, oversight, and dignity.
The report emphasizes the importance of ensuring potential donors and their families fully understand the donation process, stressing the need for public education and transparent engagement.
“We hold a profound moral and ethical responsibility to honor the selfless contributions of our body donors, and this document represents a significant step towards fulfilling their wishes with the highest standards of ethical care,” said corresponding author Joy Y. Balta, MSc, MEd, Ph.D., of Point Loma Nazarene University.
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Human body donation program’s best practices and recommended standards: A task force report from the American Association for Anatomy, Anatomical Sciences Education (2024). DOI: 10.1002/ase.2520
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