Anat Cell Biol.  2024 Jun;57(2):238-245. 10.5115/acb.23.211.

Receiving a donation call to dissection tables: various aspects of whole-body donation in northern union territory region medical college of India

• Rai P
• Kapoor K

• KMID: 2556568
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5115/acb.23.211

Abstract

Body donation is the act of giving one’s body to science for study, practice, and research. This selfless act contributed to the education and training of professionals in the field of medicine. Body donation programs allow medical students to learn about the different aspects of human anatomy, perfect their dissection skills, and develop a better understanding of the relationship between structure and function in the human body. The purpose of article is to improve body donation programs which meet ethical standards and best practices. This article emphasizes the significance of body donation to teaching medical institutions by discussing various aspects of body donation to medical colleges in India and the procedural steps followed, sample proformas and the obstacles faced during the whole process. The process of body donation varies among different countries pertaining to their legal frameworks and the challenges faced. A description of the problems faced in the process of body donation has been discussed with suggestions for potential solutions in this section. The sample formats of the forms filled by donors and the certificates issued by concerned organizations are also provided to clearly understand the process of body donation. The information compiled will pave the way for medical teaching institutions that have yet to start a body donation program.

Keyword

Whole-body donation; Anatomical research; Medical education; Body donation program; Human anatomy

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  Fig. 1 Flow chart showing process of body donation followed at Government Medical College and Hospital. NOK, next of kin.

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  Fig. 2 WILL to donate body page.

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  Fig. 3 Application to donate body.

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  Fig. 4 Consent form.

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  Fig. 5 (A, B) Body donor card.

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  Fig. 6 Certificate of appreciation.

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