The legal and ethical framework governing body donation in Europe - 2nd update on current practice
Journal
Annals of Anatomy
Date Issued
2023-11-30
Author(s)
Erich Brenner
Ronald L A W Bleys
Raffaele de Caro
Ilia Catereniuc
Andy R M Chirculesky
Christophe Destrieux
Elizabeth Eppler
Luis Filgueira
David Kachlik
Peter Kiss
Clive Lee
Konstantinos Natsis
Diogo Pais
Friedrich Paulsen
Maria Piagkou
Fabio Quondamatteo
Dora Reglodi
Erdogan Sendemir
Jorgen Tranum Jensen
Janina Tutkuviene
Maria Teresa Vazquez Osorio
DOI
10.1016/j.aanat.2023.152195
Abstract
Abstract
Background: In 2008, members of the TEPARG provided first insights into the legal and ethical framework governing body donation in Europe. In 2012, a first update followed. This paper is now the second update on this topic and tries to extend the available information to many more European countries.
Methods: For this second update, we have asked authors from all European countries to contribute their national perspectives. By this enquiry, we got many contributions compiled in this paper. When we did not get a personal contribution, one of us (EB) searched the internet for relevant information.
Results: Perspectives on the legal and ethical framework governing body donation in Europe.
Conclusions: We still see that a clear and rigorous legal framework is still unavailable in several countries. We found national regulations in 18 out of 39 countries; two others have at least federal laws. Several countries accept not only donated bodies but also utilise unclaimed bodies. These findings can guide policymakers in reviewing and updating existing laws and regulations related to body donation and anatomical studies.
Background: In 2008, members of the TEPARG provided first insights into the legal and ethical framework governing body donation in Europe. In 2012, a first update followed. This paper is now the second update on this topic and tries to extend the available information to many more European countries.
Methods: For this second update, we have asked authors from all European countries to contribute their national perspectives. By this enquiry, we got many contributions compiled in this paper. When we did not get a personal contribution, one of us (EB) searched the internet for relevant information.
Results: Perspectives on the legal and ethical framework governing body donation in Europe.
Conclusions: We still see that a clear and rigorous legal framework is still unavailable in several countries. We found national regulations in 18 out of 39 countries; two others have at least federal laws. Several countries accept not only donated bodies but also utilise unclaimed bodies. These findings can guide policymakers in reviewing and updating existing laws and regulations related to body donation and anatomical studies.
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