Changing medical education scenario: a wakeup call for reforms in Anatomy Act.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anatomy Act provides legal ambit to medical educationists for the acquisition of cadavers. The changing medical education scenario, socio-demographic change, and ethical concerns have necessitated an urgent review of its legal and ethical framework. Suitable amendments addressing the current disparities and deficiencies are long overdue.

Methods

Anatomy Act in India is a state Act, which ensures the provision of human bodies for medical education and research. The methodology included three components namely: Comparison of various Anatomy Acts clause by clause, Feedback from anatomists, and Formulation of comprehensive model Anatomy Act.

Results

Various Acts studied showed discrepancies in the purpose of the Act, roles and duties of stakeholders, regulation

SUBMITTER: Lalwani R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7382862 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature