Can a donation take place against the wishes of the spouse or next-of-kin?
A.Under the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, your wishes take legal precedence over those of your next of kin. However, the College of Medicine is not inclined to accept a body under conditions in which there is an objection to donation or dissension among members of the family who are legally responsible for final disposition of the body. Donors are advised to notify all persons, who may be concerned, of their intentions and of their plans to make a donation of their body.
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