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School of Medicine Department of Anatomy 540 E. Canfield Detroit, Michigan 48201 |
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further medical education and research.
STATE OF MICHIGAN BOARD
Voluntary bequest of the human body is a way in which to make a direct and important contribution to medical teaching and/or research.
The medical profession is a long and slow learning process. The bodies utilized in the medical curriculum could entail a period of six months or even two years; sometimes longer. The bodies accepted at Wayne State University School of Medicine are treated with the utmost of care and respect. The laboratories are situated in a clean, restricted area, permitting only medical students, faculty, staff, and students of health related professions. When the various studies have been completed the remains are cremated and buried in the University burial plot.
A suitable form has been prepared by the Body Bequest Program, Department of Anatomy, Wayne State University School of Medicine, which may be found inside the brochure. Excerpts from Act. No. 368, Public Acts of 1978, Article 10, are printed on the back of each form. Special attention should be given to section 10108. There are occasions when the Anatomy Board, State of Michigan, Wayne State University must refuse a donation because of the condition of the body at the time of death.
You are encouraged to share the information contained inside the brochure with your family so that they are familiar with the program, and to avoid any possible misunderstanding in the future. It is also suggested that an alternate burial plan be considered in the event your body is not acceptable.
If, after reading the entire brochure, you should have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Body Bequest Office at the Wayne State University number listed below.
Your interest in medical science is greatly appreciated.
Procedure at the Time of Death | Funeral or Memorial Servies | Death Certificates | Obituary Notices |
Burial or Final Disposition | Revocation | Questions and Answers | Donor Form and Instructions | Department of Anatomy Homepage
BODY BEQUEST HOMEPAGE