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Special Episode: How Body Donation Works at The University of Glasgow
06/10/2025
Special Episode: How Body Donation Works at The University of Glasgow
Body donation for anatomical education, training and research is so important in educating our future generations of doctors, dentists, nurses and scientists. The selfless act of donating your body after death for education is such a wonderful gift to our learners and donors are considered as the "silent teachers". Understanding human anatomy can only be done so effectively when we examine the human body in detail. Not only do our learners gain a better understanding of the human body, but it also instils an understanding of respect, care, dignity, empathy as well as communication skills and professionalism. For those students on vocational degrees, it goes beyond this and helps students develop the skills needed for their future careers with patients. We are delighted to present our Body Donation Podcast, from the Anatomy Facility here at the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing in the University of Glasgow. This podcast has been created by an expert panel of academics, technicians and administrative staff who lead on the Body Donation Programme. At the core of what we do in our Anatomy Facility is care, respect and dignity for the donors, and we have a dedicated team for the donors journey with us after death. We also ensure there is that same care, respect and dignity for the donors from all those who attend educational sessions, training, and undertake research on the human body. This care is also provided by our trainee surgeons and senior surgical faculty who rehearse and simulate surgical procedures in our Clinical Anatomy Skills Centre, a joint partnership with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. This podcast covers all the practicalities around body donation, for those considering donating their body, to those who might have to deal with the practicalities of carrying out someone’s wishes that has registered with us, after their death. The podcast provides hints and tips to help with choosing body donation and making an informed decision; how to register for body donation; the ethics around decision making; administrative and legal advice; and demystifies the process. It is jargon free and there is no cost to listen to it, and no subscriptions are needed. This podcast is for anyone at all who is interested - from those wishing or considering donation; a family member, friend or associate who knows of someone considering donating; a healthcare practitioner or funeral director who wants to learn more; or for those who are simply curious and would like to hear more.
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