A medical student has been expelled after footage of a corpse being dissected was posted on social media.
A video of the cadaver - which had been donated to the university for medical science - was shared online by the student in a gross violation of strict ethical rules.
The body was one of hundreds bequeathed to the University of Dundee to help the next generation of doctors and scientists, with students able to practise surgery and study anatomy.
The watchdog responsible for policing the strict rules about the use of dead bodies launched an investigation after the incident was reported.
His Majesty’s Inspector of Anatomy for Scotland (HMIAS) probed the “serious incident” last year.
However, there is now issues surrounding transparency amid claims that it was covered up by the university and the authorities.
The SNP Government admitted an investigation took place because a student "uploaded a video of dissection activity to social media".
A university spokesman confirmed the student was expelled from their course but refused to disclose whether the family of the person in the video had been informed or had received an apology.
The incident has sparked concern with the university and ministers now facing calls to reveal "how this scandal was handled".
Dr Sandesh Gulhane, the Scottish Tory health spokesman, told Mail Online: “It’s vital we know how this scandal was handled. If the disciplinary action taken was appropriate, the full details should be disclosed.
“Dissection is a crucial component of medical training. But it needs to be approached with decorum and respect for the dignity of those who aid medical science by their donation.”
Guidance from the Human Tissue Authority says "all parts of the body should be treated with respect and consideration’ and the university must ensure there are safeguards to ‘prevent the inappropriate use of images".
A University of Dundee spokesman said: “We are humbled and grateful when a person chooses to donate their body to support medical training and research. The conduct of the student in this instance was not in keeping with the values that we teach.
“We will take decisive disciplinary action against any student who does not meet our expectations.”
A Scottish Government spokesman said: “Public confidence in the body donor programme is essential for the education of healthcare professionals. The university took appropriate action as soon as staff were made aware.”
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A medical student has been expelled after footage of a corpse being dissected was posted on social media.
A video of the cadaver - which had been donated to the university for medical science - was shared online by the student in a gross violation of strict ethical rules.
The body was one of hundreds bequeathed to the University of Dundee to help the next generation of doctors and scientists, with students able to practise surgery and study anatomy.
The watchdog responsible for policing the strict rules about the use of dead bodies launched an investigation after the incident was reported.
His Majesty’s Inspector of Anatomy for Scotland (HMIAS) probed the “serious incident” last year.
However, there is now issues surrounding transparency amid claims that it was covered up by the university and the authorities.
The SNP Government admitted an investigation took place because a student "uploaded a video of dissection activity to social media".
A university spokesman confirmed the student was expelled from their course but refused to disclose whether the family of the person in the video had been informed or had received an apology.
The incident has sparked concern with the university and ministers now facing calls to reveal "how this scandal was handled".
Dr Sandesh Gulhane, the Scottish Tory health spokesman, told Mail Online: “It’s vital we know how this scandal was handled. If the disciplinary action taken was appropriate, the full details should be disclosed.
“Dissection is a crucial component of medical training. But it needs to be approached with decorum and respect for the dignity of those who aid medical science by their donation.”
Guidance from the Human Tissue Authority says "all parts of the body should be treated with respect and consideration’ and the university must ensure there are safeguards to ‘prevent the inappropriate use of images".
A University of Dundee spokesman said: “We are humbled and grateful when a person chooses to donate their body to support medical training and research. The conduct of the student in this instance was not in keeping with the values that we teach.
“We will take decisive disciplinary action against any student who does not meet our expectations.”
A Scottish Government spokesman said: “Public confidence in the body donor programme is essential for the education of healthcare professionals. The university took appropriate action as soon as staff were made aware.”
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