RA 7170 Flashcards
How many sections are there in RA 7170
19
Makes a legacy of a part/ all of his body
Testator
Individual authorized to donate all or part of the body of the decedent
Donor
Who may execute a legacy?
- 18 yrs of age
- Sound mind
- Write a will or through other documents (ID)
Order of property of persons who may execute a donation
Spouse > Son/ daughter of legal age> either parent> brother/sister of legal age > guardian over the person of the decedent at the time of death > Physician in charge / the Hospital
Death must be diagnosed separately and certified by ___.
2 Physicians
If the decedent has no relatives, what will the physician/hospital do?
look for near relatives WITHIN 48 hrs (2 days)
It is done in accident/trauma / other medico-legal cases
Autopsy
Receives the organ
Legatees / Donees
Persons who may become legatees/donees
- Any hospital, physician, surgeon
- Any accredited medical /dental school
- Any organ bank storage facility
- Any specified individual