Publication #195
Reference
MEL(2000)21
Name
Retention of tissues and organs at post-mortem examination
Categories
Scottish Government
DL (CEL, HDL, MEL)
Organization
Keywords
ORGAN DONORS
POST-MORTEMS
ROYAL COLLEGE OF PATHOLOGISTS
GUIDELINES
MEDICAL ETHICS
Description
NHS trusts are expected to adopt the approach set out in the Royal College of Pathologists' 'Guidelines for the retention of tissues and organs at post-mortem' (March 2000). These guidelines promote the principle of informed consent.
Contact Name
Contact Address
W S Scott, NHS Management Executive, Health Care Policy Division, Room 276, St Andrew's House, EDINBURGH, EH1 3DG (Tel 0131 244 2420, fax 0131 244 2051), will.scott@scotland.gov.uk
Created
2000-04-27 00:00:00
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