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Body Donation for Medical Education — SCE Palliative Medicine MCQ

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HardLegal & Ethical FrameworkBody Donation for Medical EducationSCE Palliative Medicine

A woman wants to donate her body for anatomical education. Which preparation is required before death?

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Correct answer: B — Contact an HTA-licensed medical school and complete witnessed written consent

Explanation lettering: C = shown as A · A = shown as B · E = shown as C · B = shown as E

A is correct. Body donation is arranged directly with a licensed medical school during life and anatomical examination requires the donor’s written, signed and witnessed consent; acceptance remains subject to the school’s criteria at death. B is a separate donation system, C omits regulation, and D and E cannot replace the donor’s statutory consent.

Reference: Human Tissue Authority: donating your body: https://www.hta.gov.uk/donating-your-body