Symposia: The anatomical donor and body donation

Question 1

What 4 main qualities must be upheld during cadaver dissection?

Answer 1

1. Consent
2. Dignity
3. Quality
4. Honesty & openness.

Question 2

Do we own our bodies?

Answer 2

English law is characterised by a ‘no property principle.’ We do not start with the assumption that we ‘own’ our bodies, however, this does not mean that the use and treatment of bodies is unregulated.

Question 3

What authority regulates tissue and organ donation?

Answer 3

Human Tissue Authority (HTA)

Question 4

When was the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) established?

Answer 4

2005, after the Alder Hey scandal in 1999

Question 5

What law governs tissue and organ donation and use?

Answer 5

Human Tissue Act (2004)

Question 6

What can human tissue be used for?

Answer 6

• Medical treatment, including using stem cells
• Transplantation
• Medical research
• Education and training (e.g. anatomy and surgery)
• Display in public
• Post-mortem.