北德克萨斯大学健康科学中心（University of North Texas Health Science Center）在未经同意的情况下使用无人认领的尸体进行医学培训，导致项目暂停和调查。 University of North Texas Health Science Center used unclaimed bodies for medical training without consent, leading to program suspension and investigation.
NBC News的一项调查显示,北得克萨斯大学健康科学中心未经死者或其家属同意,利用达拉斯和塔兰特州830多具无人认领的尸体进行医疗培训。 An NBC News investigation revealed that the University of North Texas Health Science Center used over 830 unclaimed bodies from Dallas and Tarrant counties for medical training without consent from the deceased or their families. 这种做法被批评为不道德,为地方当局节省了大量的丧葬费用。 This practice, which has been criticized as unethical, saved local authorities significant burial costs. 报告之后,该中心暂停了机构捐赠方案,解雇了负责官员,并开始调查其做法。 Following the report, the center suspended its body donation program, fired responsible officials, and initiated an investigation into its practices.