Human Tissue: Ethics, Etiquette & Rules Of Consent | NSW Health Pathology
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Human Tissue: Ethics, Etiquette & Rules Of Consent | NSW Health Pathology
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Human Tissue: Ethics, Etiquette & Rules of Consent
Human tissue for research
Using human tissue samples can be a vital part of ground-breaking research but all researchers need to be aware of and adhere to Australian ethical and legal constraints governing how samples held by our laboratories can be used. The primary purpose of taking human tissue samples within NSWHP is to inform clinical care. However, with patient consent, this can also support ethically-approved health and medical research
Rules of consent
It is important for all researchers to know when patient consent is required for the use of human tissue specimens for reasons outside of primary clinical care. The
Human Tissue Act 1983
outlines consent requirements for research. The use or transfer of genetic samples or patient data associated with other types of tissue must comply with the
Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002.
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NSW Health Pathology acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land across NSW whose cultures and customs have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. We would like to pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the state.
Aboriginal Workforce Development
Closing the Gap
NSW Health Pathology acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land across NSW whose cultures and customs have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. We would like to pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the state.
Aboriginal Workforce Development
Closing the Gap
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A NSW Government website
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We accept all referrals
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A NSW Government website
Quick links
Find a collection centre
Payments
We accept all referrals
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Home
Research
Research Governance
Human Tissue: Ethics, Etiquette & Rules of Consent
Human tissue for research
Using human tissue samples can be a vital part of ground-breaking research but all researchers need to be aware of and adhere to Australian ethical and legal constraints governing how samples held by our laboratories can be used. The primary purpose of taking human tissue samples within NSWHP is to inform clinical care. However, with patient consent, this can also support ethically-approved health and medical research
Rules of consent
It is important for all researchers to know when patient consent is required for the use of human tissue specimens for reasons outside of primary clinical care. The
Human Tissue Act 1983
outlines consent requirements for research. The use or transfer of genetic samples or patient data associated with other types of tissue must comply with the
Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002.
Partner with us
If you’re a researcher or research institution seeking access to pathology research services, visit
our Research Services page
.
Connect with us
NSW Health Pathology acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land across NSW whose cultures and customs have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. We would like to pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the state.
Aboriginal Workforce Development
Closing the Gap
NSW Health Pathology acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land across NSW whose cultures and customs have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. We would like to pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the state.
Aboriginal Workforce Development
Closing the Gap
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