Why wouldn't you agree to have your body donated to science when you die?

Answer 1

My organs will be donated to people who need them. "Science" can have whatever is left.

Answer 2

I have already signed papers that allow my organs to be transplanted or my body to be donated to science for study, depending on what is appropriate at the time.

I applaud the other folks on here who are either organ donors or who have donated their bodies to science.

To let others know, there are certain conditions under which organs cannot be transplanted (if you have certain diseases, for example) but where your body could still be used as a cadaver to teach medical students or for other research.

And there are certain conditions under which your body would not be able to be used for science. If you died in an accident and your torso or head is crushed, for example, they couldn't use your body to teach medical students. But you might have some organs that could still be donated to people who need them.

That's why I signed up for both. Reduce, re-use, re-animate. If I'm not using my body anymore, perhaps someone else can.

Answer 3

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"Why would I? Seriously? Why in the world does "science" need my body? Experimentation? For what? It's not like I have some genetic thing wrong with me that they would need to look at or study, and if I did, I wouldn't let 'em do it! I'm not a science project. I am a human being."
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^^^ This person is an idiot.
You don't have to have some sort of mutation in order for your body to be useful after you die.

Answer 4

Because the body is not always left intact. They take the limbs, organs etc and send them out to various labs where they are used for eveything including practicing new surgical procedures ( can you imagine being used to practice face lifts and nose jobs?!).

Even though I use to assist with autopsies, I realize the body is just a vessel for the person.. but I still feel some reverence for the individual & that the body should not be essentially dismembered.

Answer 5

What part would U Like??? I have 4 Incurable Diseases, Diabetes, Lupus, SJS & Spondylitis. Just had a Heart Attack (come to find out my 3rd,) Knee & 2 Hand Surgeries, Vasectomy, Broken Arm & Ankle and
Kidney Stones. U might say I'm a "Walking Miracle" or "Proof of God"!!! But no good as "Spare Parts" John

Answer 6

Good question. I believe that some people just don't like the idea of having their bodies touched and tested on by strangers when their no longer mentally attached to it. It is a little freaky thinking about it, but it is a really good way to contribute to knowledge about the human body.

Answer 7

The fear is that donating your body to science as well as becoming an organ donor makes EMT and hospital people more apt to ''give up'' when attempting to resuscitate an individual. Though they deny such thoughts, I am amongst those who shy away from such charities.

Answer 8

Some people believe that the body is sacred and holy.

Some people might be afraid of scientists using it for DNA testing. (clones, etc.)

And some people may just not want someone using their body after they die.

Tons of reasons, but mainly the big ones. Best of luck!

Answer 9

because they charge to much for donated parts for the recipient. and also any part they want(your brain) they will send to science. to spooky for me. if i knew the person would get that what they needed from my body and it would be put to another human being to keep them alive for nothing but the surgry cost and the rest burnt or buried, id agree.

Answer 10

My body is not going to be donated to science, but my organs are going to be donated to anyone who needs them. I guess that's why I'm not donating to science- all my good, dissectable organs will be shipped off to those know need them.

Answer 11

I not only would agree to do so, I already have agreed to do so.
It is my way of saying "thank you" to God for letting me live in my body for so long...
And also to eliminate any gravesite for my children to feel obligated to "tend", since after all....
I won't be there.
My kids have instructions that, if they want to have a small memorial service, that's fine, but if they want to spend huge amounts of money on me, they should do it now, while I am alive to appreciate it! Instead of a fancy funeral with flowers, I have asked them to feed a hungry family in my name, or donate to a charity in my name, or something similar.
That way, I explained to them, I will have flowers to bring to Christ...