Would You Donate Your Body for this?
Mood:  silly
Topic: Body Donor!
Body Donor
So let's see, how would you feel about dying if you knew that you were donating your body to science, right now with what you "know"?
I was aware they used the bodies for research, and I was aware, that they did all the "experimentation" on it. But I was most definitely disturb when I actually read it!!
And I quote: Why does Emory need my body?
"Almost all bodies used at Emory Medical School are donated by generous individuals who wish to be useful to the living after death. We all cannot endow a hospital or establish a clinic, but each of us has the opportunity to make one valuable gift to medical science - the gift of his or her body after death."
Now don't get me wrong, but I have mixed feeling about the "death" thing.
I think that: 1. After a person is dead, they aren't going to know, what is happening to their, flesh, and bones, so it's not really going to matter persay.
2. I see that this is what the person chose to do, but how can people knowly, take someone's family members dead body, and cut, and allow, other's to dissect and plumage it?
3. It's a respect thing, even if your body is dead, don't you respect the fact that you are allowing people to disturb a natural proccess?


That isn't even the part that upset me, though you see I have problems with it aswell as the following!


How are bodies used for education and training?

"Many bodies are dissected by closely supervised medical students and other health profesionals in training either at Emory or at another accredited institution. Others are used by the medical school faculty and residents to develop new surgical or diagnostic procedures or to provide continuing education to physicians or other health professionals."
This is where the "hacking" as I wish to call it, completely bothers me.
You may surely think it's a good cause, as do I, and I am grateful to those brave, and concious, enough about todays health issues, to do such a thing but from the articles I have just read.
I am Not one of the truely useful, and brave humans, in this world.
The big CHEEZE of it all: Is this the same as an autopsy?
No. An autopsy determines the cause of death and takes only a short time. Anatomical dissection requires detailed examination of the entire body or individual components, with emphasis on normal structure. No reports of any kind are furnished to the donor's family.
This entire article of information was truely informative, and a bit frightening, I've shared my thoughts, the ones I had as I read it. But as I completed it, my opinions changed extremely. Lol.


The rest of the article:
Will my body be treated with respect?

Yes. Faculty, students, residents, and fellows in training are aware that the body from which they learn is a generous donation. No disrespect is permitted. All use of the body is closely supervised, and the identity of the body is known only to a few faculty and staff members. Bodies are NOT displayed to the public.


Must my family agree with my wish to give my body to Emory? Emory normally requests consent from the next of kin before accepting a body. It is wise to consult your family so they will be emotionally prepared to carry out your wishes. They are the ones who must understand why you feel that the donation of your body is a gift to all future generations. Emory will decline a body when close family members oppose the donation.


May my survivors have a funeral for me if I donate my body to Emory?

With proper coordination the family may have the body embalmed for viewing and/or a funeral. Otherwise, Emory must receive the body immediately after death.

Is the body returned to the family for burial?

No. After study, it is cremated at no expense to the family. This may be up to 24 months after death. Ashes may be returned to the family for private disposition, if requested. Ashes will be returned by Registered United States Mail. There will be a nominal fee for preparation and shipping.
This is a great thing, for the truly "giving" person to do I suppose... :) I could never disrespect someone with a great enough heart to do this.