title: The use of human tissue, particularly foetal tissue, in neurosurgery.
abstract: A patient's body substances may be removed for therapeutic or experimental reasons. It is essential, however, that the patient is informed of, and consents to, the purpose for which the substances are to be used.
authors.affiliation: University of Göttingen, Germany.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Deutsch
mesh_terms: D037881:Aborted Fetus; D035843:Biomedical Research; D005333:Fetus; D018594:Human Body; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D009493:Neurosurgery; D033282:Parental Consent; D028701:Patient Rights; D018570:Risk Assessment; D014019:Tissue Donors / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D014481:United States