Last updated on 27 Sep 2024
This section contains information for professionals about consent.
Code A: Guiding principles and the fundamental principle of consent, is the overarching Code and contains information that is applicable to all establishments and professionals operating under our governing legislation.
Guidance on consent for post-mortem examination, tissue retention and storage
Model consent form for professionals seeking consent for an adult or child's post mortem.
Guidance about post mortems where a baby has died before birth, during or shortly after birth.
Guidance on consent for research relating to transplantation where donors are deceased.
Guidance on the circumstances under which the consent may be deemed acceptable and can be acted upon.
This page contains model consent forms.
Guidance on how establishments can improve their body donation information.
This section explains the consent exemptions from the Human Tissue Act (2004) (HT Act).
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