The Economics of Everyday Things
23. Cadavers - Part 2
Oct 30, 2023
This podcast explores the lack of regulation in the sale of human body parts and discusses the sourcing and demand for cadavers outside of anatomy classrooms. It delves into the process of cutting up cadavers and the buyers of body parts, while also highlighting controversies and misconduct in the body brokering industry. The episode concludes with a discussion on the importance of balance in business and introduces CLA, a professional services firm.
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- The lack of regulation in the body parts industry allows individuals with no formal training to easily enter the business and sell body parts without proper oversight.
- There is a high demand for body parts outside of medical schools, with researchers and medical equipment manufacturers willing to pay large sums of money for specific body parts.
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Lack of regulation and licensing in the body parts industry
The podcast episode highlights the lack of regulation and licensing in the body parts industry. Unlike many other professions that require licenses, such as lawyers or dentists, individuals involved in the business of selling human body parts do not need any specific credentials or medical degrees. This absence of regulation allows for the easy acquisition and sale of human body parts without proper screening or oversight. The episode discusses how people like Philip Gaiyet, who had no formal training, were able to enter the body parts business and sell body parts to researchers and medical device companies.
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