Anatomical Gifts Beyond the Donor’s Intent

Biotheft is on the rise as discussed in Lori Andrews (Distinguished Professor of Law; Director of the Institute for Science, Law and Technology; and Associate Vice President, Chicago-Kent College of Law), The Battle Over the Body, Trial, Oct. 2006, at 22.

Here is the article’s teaser:

Some uses of human tissue, donated before or after death, go beyond the donors’ consent. In the worst abuses, tissue marketers steal and sell body parts. Courts are being asked: Who owns the human body?