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Perspectives on anatomical donation and holding services of thanksgiving
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posted on 2023-06-07, 16:24 authored by Darrell J.R. Evans, Samantha FosseyThe value of human bodies for the teaching of anatomy has been recognized since the 16th century. Many medical students are exposed to the process of body donation as human dissection continues to play a fundamental role in many medical courses. The opportunity of dissection not only provides students with an educational approach to learning human structure but also exposes them to the emotions surrounding death and dying and the role of the anatomical donor in their journey. This paper explores the subject of body donation in relation to anatomical examination, the relationship the donor has to the medical student experience and the purpose of thanksgiving services. The paper concludes with a brief description of a study carried out at a UK medical school to seek the views of first- and second-year medical students on the purpose, place and value of thanksgiving services.
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Clinical EthicsISSN
1477-7509Publisher
Royal Society of Medicine Press LtdPublisher URL
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4Volume
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195-199Department affiliated with
- Clinical and Experimental Medicine Publications
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2012-04-30Usage metrics
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