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Organs Retained at Autopsy - Ethical and Practical Issues

The report contains a number of recommendations which address issues such as the conduct of an internal audit of organs held; providing information and support to next-of-kin; and implementation of the recommendations.

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Published year: 2001
Available in print: Yes
Status: Current

Reference No: E41
Further information: nhmrc.publications@nhmrc.gov.au

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In November 2000 the Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Dr Michael Wooldridge, asked the Australian Health Ethics Committee (AHEC) to provide advice on what should be done about tissues and organs currently held by Australian institutions as a result of autopsies.

 

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