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Death investigation and organ & tissue donation resources

Helpful resources for recovery organizations, medical examiners and coroners.

  • Death Investigation and Organ & Tissue Donation (PDF)
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  • American Association of Tissue Banks: Guide to Medical Examiner & Coroner Cases (PDF)
  • National Association of Medical Examiners Position  Paper: Medical Examiner Release of Organs and Tissues for Transplantation (PDF)
  • Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (PDF)
  • Impact of Medical Examiner/Coroner Practices on Organ Recovery in the United States (PDF)
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