Metropolitan Police Conference

Last week, the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) joined law enforcement experts and academics at a conference hosted by the Metropolitan Police - trafficking in persons for organ removal. 

The event brought together international experts and leading medical professionals from across the UK and internationally to share their expertise in an important forum for collaboration.

HTA Chief Executive, Dr Colin Sullivan, who spoke at the conference, said:

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  • Organ donation and transplantation
  • Transplant approvals

Guidance for transplant teams and Independent Assessors

Clinicians and transplant teams are responsible for the overall care of donors and recipients, and for assessing the medical suitability of potential donors. The Regulations require the clinician with responsibility for the donor to refer the matter to the HTA.  As part of this referral specific information, certain assurances are required to ensure the legislative requirements are addressed.