A major concern raised by the medical community is the shortage of donated cadavers for anatomy lessons. (Image courtesy of Yonhap) SEOUL, May 28 (Korea Bizwire) – As the government plans to increase admissions to medical schools, a major concern raised by the medical community is the shortage of donated cadavers for anatomy lessons, which could undermine the quality of medical education. While promoting body donation is crucial for high-quality medical training, a recent survey revealed that even though many South Koreans are aware of the donation system, they are hesitant to participate.
To ensure smooth anatomical practice, which is essential for medical education, experts suggest establishing an appropriate support system for donors and their families, along with improving the recognition of donors’ contributions. The National Institute for Bioethics Policy conducted a survey from October 10 to 31 last year, targeting 500 adults interested in body donation. The survey aimed to gauge public awareness of the donation system and identify factors hindering participation.
The survey was part of a research project titled “Study on Improving the System of Honors and Support for Body Donation,” commissioned by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. The National Institute for Bioethics Policy published a portion of the report in the recent issue of the journal “Life, Bioethics, and Policy.” The survey found that 61.
6% of respondents were aware of the system for donating b.
