What kind of person donates their body to Medical Science?
People from all walks of life generously give the ‘gift of knowledge’ by donating their body. Many health professionals contribute to the Program as they are aware of its value and the great opportunity it provides for teaching human anatomy. Conditions of acceptance. Anyone over the age of 18 may donate their body. We accept bequests from the Sydney Metropolitan area and rural NSW. The following conditions could prevent acceptance of a body at the time of death. • Donor can not be transferred to our School of Anatomy within 48-72 hours of death • Donor has transmissible disease • Donor has unhealed surgical wounds • Organ donation at the time of death • Donor has undergone or will require an autopsy • Donor is obese • Donor has been significantly altered by certain medical conditions including amputation OR DUE TO • Body storage limitations This should not deter anyone from going ahead with donating their body. At the time of your passing qualified medical staff will determine the sui
