HTA news

HTA news for 2011

• Public information on post-mortem examination and retention of organs and tissue

  Issue date: 13 December 2011

  In line with our recent strategic shift towards empowering the public in making decisions, the HTA has produced a document on what public expectations should be for the retention of post mortem tissue.

• HTA publishes position statement on extending existing licences to cover the removal of tissue from the deceased for research

  Issue date: 9 November 2011

  The HTA has published a statement on extending existing licences to cover the removal of tissue from the deceased for research.

• The HTA launches consultation on the Documentary Framework for the Quality and Safety of Human Organs Intended for Transplantation

  Issue date: 25 October 2011

  The HTA has launched a consultation on the draft Documentary Framework for the Quality and Safety of Human Organs Intended for Transplantation.

• The HTA publishes its 2010/11 Annual Review

  Issue date: 26 July 2011

  The HTA has launched its 2010/11 Annual Review - Exercising Efficiency at its Review of the Year event on 26 July, in London.

• Audit signals widespread achievement of standards across post mortem sector with improvements still to be made

  Issue date: 7 July 2011

  On 7 July, the HTA published a special post mortem sector report. The report contains a summary of the outcomes of the self-assessment exercise and audit of retained material that establishments were required to complete last summer, to check their systems of consent, traceability and disposal.

• Debate: Modern relationships in living organ donation: opportunity or risk?

  Issue date: 6 July 2011

  At our review of the year on Tuesday 26 July, there was a debate exploring the opportunities and risks involved in modern relationships in living organ donation.

• Give away a kidney?

  Issue date: 8 June 2011

  This time last year, 58 year old Di Franks did the most remarkable thing, she had major surgery and gave away her kidney to a complete stranger. With over 7,000 people on the transplant waiting list, Di’s completely altruistic action changed someone’s life forever.

• Reminder: don't forget to submit your self-assessment and licence updates

  Issue date: 1 June 2011

  The deadline for Designated Individuals (DIs) to meet the requirements of General Directions 002/2011 (anatomy, public display and research sectors ) and 001/2010 (post mortem sector) is 30 June.

• General Directions for anatomy, public display, research and post mortem sectors

  Issue date: 21 April 2011

  The HTA has issued General Directions for the anatomy, public display, research and post mortem sectors.

• Scam emails regarding organ trafficking

  Issue date: 8 April 2011

  We are aware that a number of people have received emails offering large sums of money in exchange for becoming a living organ donor in the UK.