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Last modified date:12 June 2008
Web pages about organ and tissue retention, consent and other related topics.
Human Tissue Authority
The Human Tissue Authority is responsible for implementing the Human Tissue Act. It regulates activities such as anatomical and post-mortem examinations, transplantations and the storage of human material for education, training and research. It will merge with the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority to form to form the Regulatory Authority for Tissue and Embryos in 2008/09.
Retained Organs Commission
Website providing a range of information concerning organ retention issues.
Report of the Bristol Royal Infirmary Inquiry (Kennedy Report)
Final Report and other information from the Inquiry into the management of care of children receiving complex heart surgery.
Report of the Royal Liverpool Children's Inquiry (Redfern Report)
Website from the Inquiry Panel which was appointed to investigate the removal, retention and disposal of human organs and tissues following post mortem examination at The Royal Liverpool Children's Hospital.
Organ retention at Central Manchester and Manchester Children's University Hospitals Trust
Report of an Independent Investigation, July 2002.
Chief Medical Officer's progress report on retention and use of human tissue and organs
The use of tissue samples and organs in medical research and education has significant implications for everyone's health. The development of new drug therapies, diagnosis of existing conditions and the training of medical professionals relies heavily on the donation of tissue and organs. It is imperative that, while recognising the legitimate expectations of patients and families, this area of medicine is safeguarded for the long-term protection of our health but the approach taken must have the full support of the public, patients and families.
Department of Health response to recommendations: Investigation into organ retention at Central Manchester and Manchester Children's University Hospitals
This report looks at how far the Chief Medical Officer's recommendations on Organ Retention have been implemented.
Consent
The 2000 NHS Plan pledges that proper consent must be sought from all NHS patients and research subjects. To achieve this goal, the Department set up the Good Practice in Consent initiative and enlisted an advisory group made up of patient representatives, carers, clinicians, academics and NHS managers. The initiative, the work of the advisory group and good consent practice.
Bereavement
The care and support that people receive at the time of their bereavement can affect the whole bereavement process. The Chief Medical Officer has highlighted the need for NHS Trusts to put in place systems, policies and practices to ensure they provide the best possible bereavement service for those whose loved ones have died in hospital. These pages provide information and advice to help the NHS develop or improve the services it provides for those who have been bereaved.
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Saving lives, valuing donors: A transplant framework for England
This document sets out key aims for organ and tissue transplantation over the next 10 years. It describes good practice based on national and international evidence which the Government believes the NHS and society can use together to save lives and maximise the benefits of organ and tissue transplantation.
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