Part 3Tissue sample or organs no longer required for procurator fiscal purposes

I139Use of tissue sample which has become part of deceased's medical records

Where, by virtue of notice under section 38(2), tissue sample becomes part of the medical records of a deceased person, it may—

a

be used for the purposes of—

i

providing information about or confirming the cause of death;

ii

investigating the effect and efficacy of any medical or surgical intervention carried out on the person;

iii

obtaining information which may be relevant to the health of any other person (including a future person);

iv

audit;

b

be used for the purposes of education, training or research, if use for the purpose in question is authorised in accordance with section 42, 43, 44, 45 or, as the case may be, 46.