Anatomy is for everybody and every body.
Jon Cornwall • October 2, 2024 • 49:02
Ethics in Anatomy: Exploring Body Donation, Culture and Global Standards
Join us this episode as Dr. Jon Cornwall shares his journey from physiotherapy to academia, where he developed a strong focus on anatomy and ethics. His interest in the ethical implications of dissection grew while conducting research on back muscles, leading him to question the use and treatment of body donors. Jon emphasizes the importance of cultural sensitivity and ethical considerations in anatomical education, particularly regarding diverse practices around death and the treatment of human remains. He advocates for expanding global networks and improving ethical standards in anatomy education worldwide.
Jon Cornwall, PhD, is currently an Education Adviser in the Centre for Early Learning in Medicine at the Otago Medical School, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. He is interested in body donation and the use of human tissue in education, research, and healthcare, and is one of three academics guiding the “Bioethics Unicorns” initiative that seeks to promote ethics and professional education in gross anatomy. Jon is the Chair of the Federative International Committee for Ethics in the Medical Humanities (FICEM) for the International Federation of Associations of Anatomists (IFAA).