How the Human Tissue Authority's codes of practice are relevant to doctors

Abstract

The Human Tissue Authority supports public confidence in the use of human tissue by licensing and inspecting organizations that remove, store and use human tissue for purposes such as research, post-mortem examination, teaching, and public exhibitions in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and for patient treatment throughout the UK. These organizations include hospitals, mortuaries and medical schools. The Human Tissue Authority is also responsible for approving organ and bone marrow donations from living people.