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Subject: Re: [Histonet] release of tissues back to patient
In the state of Connecticut, the only agency licensed to handle human tissue or
remains (other than hospitals) is a funeral home. Therefore, our policy is to
only release tissue or remains to a funeral home
Ohio has laws regarding this release- rather recent legislation. This gives
rights to fetal tissue that extends earlier in gestation than previously, and
by my recollection expands upon the legal rights of burial, autopsy provides to
a fetus in previous statutes. I would search your state's
At most places where I have either served as supervisor or tech, this is what
we did.
Followed the CAP guidelines for retention of wet tissues. Which is 2 weeks
after sign out.
. Laws will
vary by state or even may not exist in some
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-Original Message-
From: Kim Donadio one_angel_sec...@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 8 Nov 2011 18:57:22
To: ahut...@dh.org; histonet@lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: Re: [Histonet] release of tissues
In the state of Connecticut, the only agency licensed to handle human tissue or
remains (other than hospitals) is a funeral home. Therefore, our policy is to
only release tissue or remains to a funeral home after the patient or family
has made the appropriate arrangements with them.
Richard
