Table 2.
Additional consent elements for tissue donation
| Additional consent elements | Count (%) |
|---|---|
| Description of any involvement of Medical Examiner and/or Coroner (including an explanation that an autopsy may be performed) | |
| Any mention of Medical Examiner and/or Coroner | 253 (24.9) |
| Any mention of an autopsy | 227 (22.3) |
| Explanation that transplantation may include reconstructive or aesthetic surgery | 296 (29.1) |
| Explanation that nonprofit and for-profit organizations may be involved in the process | |
| For-profit and not for profit companies (combined) | 269 (26.5) |
| Not for profit companies only | 221 (21.8) |
| For-profit companies only | 180 (17.7) |
| Authorization of access to patient’s medical records | 538 (53.0) |
| Family offered a copy of the written consent forma | 164 (27.1) |
| Family offered written material explaining tissue donationa | 3 (0.5) |
| Use of donated tissue abroad | 0 (0.0) |
a
Elements applicable only to surrogate decision makers agreeing to donation (n = 606)