Maryland Revocation of Anatomical Gift Donation
What is this form?
The Revocation of Anatomical Gift Donation form allows an individual to formally revoke their decision to donate body parts or organs upon death. This document serves as a cancellation of a prior anatomical gift as outlined in Form MD-P025. It is designed for those who wish to withdraw their donation intentions clearly and legally, ensuring that their current wishes are honored. This form differs from an anatomical gift document, which establishes the original donation declaration.
Form components explained
- Declarant's name and details of the original anatomical gift document.
- Statement revoking the anatomical gift, including reference to specific legal statutes.
- Requirements for signing and witnessing the revocation.
- Signature fields for both the declarant and the witnesses.
When to use this form
You should use the Revocation of Anatomical Gift Donation form if you have previously declared an intention to donate your body parts or organs at the time of death but wish to revoke that decision. Reasons for revocation may include a change of heart regarding donation, concerns about the implications of the donation, or personal, philosophical, or religious reasons that have evolved since the original decision.
Intended users of this form
- Individuals who have previously made an anatomical gift declaration and wish to revoke it.
- Those looking to ensure their current wishes regarding organ donation are legally recognized.
- Anyone facing changes in health or personal circumstances that affect their decision on anatomical donation.
How to prepare this document
- Enter your name as the Declarant at the beginning of the form.
- Provide the date of the original anatomical gift document you are revoking.
- Sign the form to indicate your intention to revoke the anatomical gift.
- Ensure that at least two adults witness your signature, confirming they have no interest in your estate.
- Have the witnesses sign the document in the designated area.
Notarization requirements for this form
Notarization is not commonly needed for this form. However, certain documents or local rules may make it necessary. Our notarization service, powered by Notarize, allows you to finalize it securely online anytime, day or night.
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Common mistakes
- Not including the date of the original anatomical gift document.
- Failing to have two qualified witnesses sign the revocation.
- Inadequate communication of the revocation to all parties involved.
- Not keeping a copy of the signed revocation for personal records.
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- Immediate access to a legally crafted form ensures your revocation is valid.
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In a process called whole body donation, after death, your body could benefit medical research and training instead of sitting in a cemetery. Funeral cost savings is one of the reasons people donate their bodies to science. It also lessens your carbon footprint and helps reduce the need for animal testing.
One reason for this is the belief that body donation can be expensive. On the contrary, there are no direct costs for donating your body to science. In fact, it can even save you and your family from paying steep funeral costs.
In Alberta, if you wish to donate your whole body to medical education or scientific research you must register with the anatomical gift program closest to you: Anatomical Gifts Program, University of Alberta, Edmonton. Body Donation Program, University of Calgary, Calgary.
The potential donor has an infectious or contagious disease (such as HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B or hepatitis C, or prion diseases). The next of kin objects to the donation of the body. The body is not acceptable for anatomical study (extremely emaciated or extremely obese).
To donate your whole body as a dissection cadaver for medical students, contact the body donation program of your local medical school. To help doctors practice skills or learn new ones, you can will your body to the Medical Education and Research Institute.
In Maryland, bodies may be donated to the Maryland State Board of Anatomy, 1-800-879-2728. This board accepts bodies for all medical schools in Maryland as well as schools of dentistry, physical therapy, mortuary sciences, paramedics, etc.
The Anatomy Board serves medical and dental schools, resident teaching programs, and other related health, education, and research study programs.
To donate your whole body as a dissection cadaver for medical students, contact the body donation program of your local medical school. To help doctors practice skills or learn new ones, you can will your body to the Medical Education and Research Institute.
Registering as a whole-body donor is a separate process. It can be done through organizations such as Science Care or Humanity Gifts Registry, or sometimes directly with the departments of anatomy for medical institutions in your area.
