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Who may bequeath their
body to medical science in Indiana? |
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Any person 18 years of
age or over may bequeath their body to medical science. There is
no upper age limit. |
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| Q: |
How do I donate my
body to the Anatomical Education Program? |
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Simply by completing
the Certificate of Bequeathal form that you receive in the mail
and returning it to us. |
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| Q: |
How much does the
Anatomical Education Program pay for bodies? |
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No monies are paid for
procurement of bodies for anatomical studies. All human material
utilized in teaching is by donation only. |
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| Q: |
How much will it cost
me to donate my body to the program? |
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If you donate directly
to the Anatomical Education Program, your donation will not cost
you anything. The Direct Donor Program enables families to donate
directly to the program. The Direct Donor Program will provide transportation,
embalming, and assist in filing paperwork. (i.e. death certificate, obituaries,
and other necessary forms) |
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How will my body be
used? |
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All donations are used
for education and limited research purposes, within the state of
Indiana. |
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What happens to my
body after you have completed your studies? |
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The bodies are cremated.
The program usually requires 18-24 months before the cremains may
be claimed or interred. (The cremation is paid for by the Anatomical
Education Program and the family may re-acquire the ashes.) |
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Could the cause of
death prevent my body from being accepted? |
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Yes. If the cause of
death is an infectious or communicable disease or if there is trauma
to the body that may render it unusable for teaching. |
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What if I live in
another state? |
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You are responsible for
the cost of your body being prepared and transported. Your family
should make arrangements with a funeral director to assume responsibility
for bringing your body to the Medical Center. |