My father is 82 has not got long to go and wants to leave his body to medical science. However none of the family knows how to go about seeking if he can or if medical science wants his body.
I know that it's a long shot, but can anyone help?
No idiots please, it's hard enough dealing with all of this as it is without idiots
2006-12-23 03:24:53 · 8 answers · asked by Tws 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
You have to contact the local medical school for a donation form. The request to donate must be in writing, so it is good that you are organising this now rather than when it is too late.
The Human Tissue Authority has a good website with basic information and FAQs on how to go about donating a body. I've put their link below.
Bravo to your father for his generous decision.
2006-12-23 06:07:17 · answer #1 · answered by Andromeda_Bloodaxe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry for what you all must be going through right now...I think it is marvellous that you want to honour your Dad's wishes.
I've just had a quick look - this page, I am afraid, does not refer to Edinburgh, but it may be somewhere to start?
http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/BathNES/lifeandleisure/cemeteriesandcrematorium/medical.htm
May peace be with you all at this very difficult time x
(edit - I have just found this page which is more general, and may be of more use:)
http://www.hta.gov.uk/about_hta/donating_a_body_to_medical_science.cfm
2006-12-23 03:30:59 · answer #2 · answered by smee_1972 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know that this is very difficult for you and your family right now. I suggest that you call a local hospital and ask them what the procedure is. Most hospitals will take care of this once you make arrangements.
2006-12-23 03:29:03 · answer #3 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my step-dad is going to donate his body to science to! did you say Edinburgh, IN? if so try to get a hold of the OofL medical lab!!
Desi ;)
2006-12-23 03:28:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear your sad news. If you talk to a senior doctor who is managing your fathers care they will tell you what to do and give you and your father the paperwork to complete;
2006-12-23 06:45:22 · answer #5 · answered by huggz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my sympathy is with you at this time!!Yes if you email or phone the offices of Medical science at Edinburgh they will then give you guidance
2006-12-23 03:31:45 · answer #6 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How awful for you all. I wondered if local funeral director's would know or the coroner's office.
2006-12-23 05:26:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi sorry to hear your news but i think someone in the hospitals should know x
2006-12-23 03:27:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋