Abstract
The study of human anatomy has long been inseparable from illustration, as the portrayal of the dissected body alongside a descriptive text supports the understanding of this complex topic. With the advent of new technologies, applications for revealing the details of the human body have increased to include Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging scanning, digital photography and videography, and three-dimensional (3D) printing. In addition, the distribution of the captured image has become widespread in both online teaching and in hard copy textbooks. While these digital images and applications are invaluable for online teaching, particularly during pandemics, anatomists must consider whether the use of the images and data derived from human bodies (either donor or unclaimed) is ethical, as it is not always clear whether permission has been obtained for their creation.
Questions regarding the ethical sourcing and use of images will become more urgent as the utilization of electronic data becomes routine. Particularly concerning is the distribution of images and videos in the public domain on social media, where the context and link with education may be severed. Other considerations include respect for the privacy of the deceased, ownership of images, and commercialization. An initial question that should be posed is “Who is responsible for the oversight of digital and 3D printed models of bodies?” The ethical use of such images needs to be considered by the global anatomy community in order to ensure that anatomists do not retreat into the ethical mire of their forefathers.
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The authors would like to acknowledge the thousands of human bodies used in the teaching and training of health professional students around the globe. We should do them no harm. We would also like to thank Dr. Brendon Billings, School of Anatomical Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand for his helpful comments on the manuscript.
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Keet, K., Kramer, B. (2022). Advances in Digital Technology in Teaching Human Anatomy: Ethical Predicaments. In: Shapiro, L., Rea, P.M. (eds) Biomedical Visualisation . Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 1388. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-10889-1_8
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