The importance of ethics in the field of tissue banking -- Ethical policy, principles, codes and other regulations in force in the field of tissue banking in a select group of countries -- Regulations and laws governing human tissue donation and transplantation in the field of ethics in a selected group of countries, including the WHO -- The experience in the field of ethics in tissue banking activities in a selected group of countries -- Main difficulties encountered during the implementation of ethical principles, regulations and laws governing human tissue donation in a selected group of countries -- Conclusions -- Recommendations to governments, the IAEA, WHO and regional professional associations in the field of ethics in tissue banking.
Summary:
"This book highlights the importance of adopting ethical policies and a code of ethics concerning tissue banking. It also shares the experience of a select group of countries in the adoption, implementation, and use of ethics in the creation and maintenance of tissue establishments. Describing the difficulties faced and the measures adopted to overcome them, the book provides several essential recommendations for governments, professional associations and international organizations involved in tissue banking, with the goal of strengthening tissue banking activities in interested countries and improving the quality of all tissue establishments"--Back cover.
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