University of Guelph
Site: Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences
Service: Human Anatomy Program - Human Body Donation
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: GUE0658 | Last Full Update: 10 Feb 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | Human Anatomy Office / non-urgent inquiries 519-824-4120 ext 52060 |
| Crisis Phone | Urgent 24-hour on call / emergency Human Body Donation Line 519-400-4630 |
| anatomy@uoguelph.ca | |
| Website | www.uoguelph.ca/hhns/humananatomy |
| Primary Contact | Premila Sathasivam, Manager, Human Anatomy Program, Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences; Email: psathasi@uoguelph.ca |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Primary Executive | Dr Lorraine Jadeski, Director of Human Anatomy, Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences; Phone: 519-824-4120 ext 53740 |
| Funding | Donations in memory of the donor's special gift of learning by well wishers, family and friends to The Human Anatomy Program, University of Guelph, are deeply appreciated |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Donation program for persons who choose to donate their whole bodies for educational purposes * fundamental to education of students in anatomical, medical and the health sciences * important foundation for further studies in medical, dental, nursing, physiotherapy, massage therapy, emergency and first response careers, careers in health sciences and medical illustration * vital part of the education of numerous high school and college students taking life sciences, as well as for health care professionals in numerous fields requiring professional educational development workshops in anatomy or continuing medical education credits; this gift of learning is received with gratitude and the anatomy program is conducted with the deepest of respect and dignity to all donors **Donations cannot be accepted without consent of the next-of-kin or executor. It is strongly recommended that potential donors discuss their wishes with their family. It is suggested that the donor also informs their physician and funeral director of their wishes. The next-of-kin, executor, or person lawfully in charge of the body must be in a position to act immediately following the donor's death. Donations must fall within the acceptance criteria for the Human Anatomy Program at the University of Guelph. Families must be prepared for a second option if an anatomy school in Ontario is unable to accept the body. Those wishing to have a medically assisted death also have the opportunity to discuss body donation with the human anatomy program at the University of Guelph. |
| Hours | Office hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Central Ontario |
| Eligibility | Ages: 40 year(s) and up Anyone may donate their body. However, laboratory and storage capacity, illnesses, condition of body and cause of death largely determine who may be accepted. Suitability for acceptance will be determined as soon as possible at the time of death. Information on exclusion and inclusion criteria is available from the Human Anatomy Office, University of Guelph. |
| Application | E-mail for information on forms required for Human Body Donation |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None - There are no fees for body donation to the University of Guelph ; The estate of the donor is responsible for cost of transfer of the deceased, and all administrative costs related to documentation and registration of death in Ontario. |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Mailing Address | c/o Human Anatomy Program, Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences Building 70, University of Guelph Guelph, ON N1G 2W1 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| Service Categories | Body Donations |
