Tarrant County Concludes Partnership with UNT Health Science Center on Unclaimed Bodies
Tarrant County's Decision on Medical Research
Tarrant County commissioners have taken a definitive step by voting to end their contract with the University of North Texas Health Science Center regarding the use of unclaimed bodies for medical research.
This decision was made in light of recent reports from NBC News, which raised significant ethical concerns about the partnership.
Next Steps for Tarrant County
Moving forward, Tarrant County is committed to exploring alternative solutions for managing unclaimed remains in a way that prioritizes ethical considerations.
- Ethics in Medical Research are paramount.
- Community Trust is vital for future initiatives.
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