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Probe finds UNT built business using bodies of destitute

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Ethics of Unclaimed Bodies in Texas

This chapter investigates the controversial practice in North Texas of utilizing unclaimed bodies for medical training without consent. It raises significant ethical concerns surrounding dignity, consent, and the emotional distress faced by families of the deceased. Additionally, it examines how partnerships between county authorities and educational institutions perpetuate a system that treats human remains as economic resources.

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