Frequently Asked Questions on Whole Body Donation
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It is the unique contribution of a person for advancement of medicine and provides students & researchers a great opportunity to study the human body.
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With dignity, respect and anonymity is maintained during and after anatomical study.
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Everyone, including persons unfit for organ donation, can donate their body.
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Prescribed format can be collected on request from the department during working hours. After completion of documents, the willing person can register for donation.
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After death, next of kin/legal heirs should inform the HOD, Anatomy / Principal & Dean of the concerned Medical College.
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After anatomical dissection and study, body parts are cremated/incinerated collectively irrespective of caste or religion. No ashes are provided to relatives.
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Yes. Next of kin/legal heirs must submit an affidavit and death certificate issued by a registered medical practitioner.