Section 4: Governance and operation of the body reception structure within the authorised establishment

In training and research establishments or health establishments authorised in accordance with the second paragraph of article L. 1261-1 and in accordance with the procedures laid down in articles R. 1261-24 to R. 1261-28, the articles of association, or whatever takes their place, shall designate the structure responsible for receiving bodies for medical teaching and research purposes. When the structure for receiving bodies is housed within an authorised public scientific,…

The body reception facility organises the conditions of use of the body for medical teaching and research purposes. These activities are part of the training or research programmes and projects determined by the authorised establishment and, where applicable, the associated establishment in application of article R. 1261-11, the partner public establishments in application of II of article R. 1261-19, or in training or research projects presented by external entities. Training…

When the conduct of medical teaching and research activities makes it essential to have recourse to the segmentation of the donor’s body, the head of the receiving structure shall authorise this, on an exceptional basis, after obtaining the opinion of the ethics, scientific and educational committee. Similarly, the temporary removal of the body may only be authorised when medical teaching or research activities cannot be organised on the premises of…

Only the technical staff of the body reception facility, persons involved in medical teaching and research activities and persons holding express authorisation issued by the head of the body reception facility may access the premises of the said facility and take part in the activities provided there. They receive appropriate training and information in accordance with the conditions laid down in a joint order issued by the ministers responsible for…