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Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act Donation - Tennessee 2025

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The document outlines the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act in Tennessee, allowing individuals aged 18 or older to make anatomical gifts upon their death. It includes sections for specifying desired tissues and organs for donation, limitations on the gift, and requirements for signing and witnessing the document. Additionally, it provides a witness form and an acknowledgment section to validate the donor's intent.

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Begin by confirming your eligibility. Ensure you are of sound mind and at least 18 years old, as this is a requirement for making an anatomical gift.
In the TISSUE section, mark the appropriate boxes for the tissues you wish to donate, such as Eyes, Bone and connective tissue, Skin, Heart, or specify any other tissue in the provided space.
Next, indicate any limitations regarding your tissue donation in the designated area.
Proceed to the ORGAN section. Similarly, select which organs you wish to donate by marking the relevant boxes or writing in any other organ you wish to include.
Again, specify any limitations related to your organ donation in the provided space.
Date and sign the form where indicated. If you are unable to sign yourself, ensure another individual signs on your behalf under proper witness conditions.
Complete the WITNESS FORM by having two witnesses sign and provide their names and addresses. Make sure they meet the criteria outlined in the document.
Finally, complete the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM with details of who acknowledged your signature and have it signed by an authorized person.

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How to make an anatomical gift?

For example, a gift received by a medical school must be used for research or for the improvement of the medical field, while a gift given to an individual must be used for his or her medical treatment or tissue transplant. Section 4 of the Act explains how to enact an anatomical gift.

What is an anatomical gift?

(3) Anatomical gift means a donation of all or part of a human body to take effect after the donors death for the purpose of transplantation, therapy, research, or education.

What is the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act?

The 2006 revised act: expanded the list of persons who can consent to organ donation on behalf of an individual; gave every individual the opportunity to donate their organs at or near death; and stated that individuals who refuse to donate must explicitly state so.

What is an anatomical gift How do you indicate you wish to donate?

Any person who may make a will may make an anatomical gift of his/her body. An anatomical donation is a legal document that indicates your wishes to donate, at death, all or part of your body.

How are postmortem donation of organs handled under the Uniform anatomical gifts Act?

The act eliminates the specific bar on post-mortem donations by someone who knows the decedent refused to donate. Instead, it bars anyone, other than the parents of a deceased minor, from making a donation if the donor refused in writing to donate and did not revoke this refusal or expressly indicate otherwise.

Is the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act regulates organ donation True or false?

The primary law governing organ donation in the United States is the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA) (1). The UAGA is a model legislation drafted by the Uniform Commissioners that is then passed into law state by state.

What does I hereby make an anatomical gift mean?

Fill out our donor card and give an additional card to Next Of Kin, family members, HCPOA, and alert medical professionals to the donors desire. Donor cards are not required but recommended. You may also document your intent to donate your body as an anatomical gift in your will or any health care directive.

Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act Donation - Tennessee 2025

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