The Use of Human Tissue |
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Authors: | Grant Gillett |
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Institution: | (1) Dunedin Hospital and Otago Bioethics Centre, University of Otago Medical School, P.O. Box 913, Dunedin, New Zealand |
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Abstract: | The use of human tissue raises ethical issues of great concern to health care professionals, biomedical researchers, ethics
committees, tissue banks and policy makers because of the heightened importance given to informed consent and patient autonomy.
The debate has been intensified by high profile scandals such as the “baby hearts” debacle and revelations about the retention
of human brains in neuropathology laboratories worldwide. Respect for patient’s rights seems, however, to impede research
and development of clinical knowledge in contemporary health care. The Common clinical endeavour argument and a Presumption for beneficial use argument suggest that the use of tissues for research and teaching in contemporary health care can respect patients and their values
in multicultural communities where there are provisions for oversight and for opting not to contribute, both of which should
respect the diverse views of different ethnic or cultural groups.
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Keywords: | Tissue and organ procurement Personal autonomy Informed consent Legal guardians Tissue banks |
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