title: The use of human tissue in bone grafting techniques.
abstract: The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has informed hospitals in England and Wales that bone graft material, which may include bone obtained illegally without consent, may have been implanted into a small number of UK patients. This article outlines the technique of bone grafting, examines the normal regulation and safety considerations and highlights the nursing implications surrounding this issue.
authors.forename: Terry
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hainsworth
mesh_terms: D018786:Bone Substitutes / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004282:Documentation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D046148:Donor Selection / Q000458:organization & administration; D004739:England; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D014019:Tissue Donors / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D020858:Tissue and Organ Harvesting / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D014852:Wales
chemical_list: D018786:Bone Substitutes