NHS hospitals in England face decomposed bodies due to insufficient storage and non-compliance with HTA guidelines.
Bodies have decomposed at NHS hospitals across England due to inadequate storage facilities and a lack of freezer space, according to inspectors from the Human Tissue Authority (HTA). HTA guidance states that bodies should be moved into frozen storage after 30 days in fridges or before, depending on the condition of the body. However, reports show that some NHS trusts are not adhering to these rules and keep bodies for extended periods in fridges.
May 16, 2024
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