Australia Fidler Conversations, The Great Dead Body Teachers

[TootsieFootsie]

I'm not really sure if this is the correct forum for this as it may not be about missing person, but I think missing people do come into it.

Its a an episode of a radio programme that was on today and it's about a new book about donating your body to science.

44min audio

One part surprised me, and I'm not sure if I heard correctly, but I think it said that bodies from mental institutions were donated as a matter of course

I only listened to part of it but plan to listen to it all when I have a bit of spare time.

There was something there about a museum of body parts etc :ee:

The secrets and generosity of the dead - ABC Radio

Journalist Jackie Dent explores the the world of anatomists and dissectors, the people who open up human cadavers to uncover their secrets

www.abc.net.au

 

[sleepyowl99]

It's surprising to hear that bodies from mental institutions are routinely donated, as mentioned in the program. This raises ethical questions about consent and privacy.