University of North Texas Health Science Center used unclaimed bodies for medical training without consent, leading to program suspension and investigation.

An NBC News investigation revealed that the University of North Texas Health Science Center used over 830 unclaimed bodies from Dallas and Tarrant counties for medical training without consent from the deceased or their families. This practice, which has been criticized as unethical, saved local authorities significant burial costs. Following the report, the center suspended its body donation program, fired responsible officials, and initiated an investigation into its practices.

September 16, 2024
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