Common use of Conditions for Acceptance Clause in Contracts

Conditions for Acceptance. In general, conditions leading to rejection of a body donation include: (1) body not intact (e.g. autopsy or organ donation with exception of eye donation); (2) presence of a communicable disease (e.g., tuberculosis, AIDS, or hepatitis) or any bacterial infections; (3) exceeds the maximum weight of 200 lbs.; (4) body not processed in a timely manner following death; or (5) any recent surgeries resulting in incisions not completely healed. Occasionally there are times our Program is full; if we are unable to accept a body, it will be the family’s responsibility to make other arrangements for the body. While most bodies donated to the Program are accepted, acceptance cannot be guaranteed. The final acceptance of a donation is dependent on the body being in a condition suitable for use by our Program at the time of donation. Please make family members aware of this as it will alleviate distress if your body is not accepted by the Program. Completion of this Agreement does not constitute a contract with the University of Missouri, but rather is an indication of your desire to contribute your body to the MU School of Medicine.