Page 2-The Michigan Daily- Monday, February 8, 1993 QUIET Continued from page 1 extends not only to University stu- dents but also to faculty, his depart- ment and Doneen himself. Andrew Sugerman, a lawyer in the law firm of Shaner and Olsen - which is handling Doneen's case - said Friday the firm could make no comment on the case. Doneen is not currently teaching any classes, but this is unrelated to the pending court case, Brown said. Beginning after mid-winter break, Doneen is scheduled to begin lecturing in the Introduction to Biol- ogy class, Brown added. CADAVERS Continued from page 1 University has come to rely on cadavers donated through the Anatomical Donations Program. "The whole spectrum of society donates," said Dr. Bill Burkel, an anatomy professor. Donations of both body parts and bodies "come from professors and prominent fig- ures as well as the poor." Burkel said people donate their bodies for a variety of reasons. Many people figure their bodies will be no good to them after they die. Others may donate a relatives' body after an untimely death, hoping to make something good come out of the tragedy. Still others, he said, think the money for a funeral could be better used by their survivors. The University Anatomical Donations Program covers most post-mortem expenses - such as embalming, cremation and burial - when conducted within its facilities. The program does not cover the costs of transportation to and from its morgue or outside funeral expenses. I CAPITOL-IZE ON YOUR EDUCATION The Bureau of Labor Statistics is hiring: Economists, Statisticians, and Computer Scientists Presentation: February 10 7:00 pm, Wolverine Rm. MICHIGAN UNION Interviews: Feb. 11 & 12, CP&P Bodies are kept at the medical center for 2 to 18 months. Families then have the choice of arranging their own burial or having the body individually cremated and interred in an annual funeral service held each September. Between 400 and 600 people at- tend these funerals. Often about 15 medical and dental students also at- tend. Some of these students act as ushers to "show appreciation," Burkel said. The program is self-supportive. All of its expenses are paid for by the institutions that request body parts or prepared cadavers. Aside from the University, Michigan State University and Wayne State University are the only other Michigan colleges capable of receiving and processing cadavers. Approximately 240 bodies are annually donated to the University. Burkel said, "We never have enough, there are always more re- quests for materials than (what) we have." Half of the bodies received by the University are sent to other institutions. Included in the preparation of ca- davers for on-site use or shipment elsewhere, is embalming. Whereas funeral home embalming is largely cosmetic, Burkel said, the Anatomical Donation Program's procedure produces a cadaver that can last through the year at room temperature. Burkel added, "Only mold is a problem, not rot," as fungicide is in- cluded in the formaldehyde embalm- ing solution. Each year approximately 250 Sel it . . .find it! The Daily Classifieds! students get hands-on experience with cadavers. Six students are as- signed to each body. The dissection experience is con- sidered crucial for the formation of competent doctors. It is a "process you go through that helps you learn how the body is put together," Burkel said. Burkel, in his 29 years working with anatomy students, said he has never had a student who could not stomach dissection or refused to dis- sect. He said the experience is made easier because "you don't think here I am cutting up a person ... The bod- ies are not very life-like, there are no bright body tissues or blood." Cadaver dissection is a rite of passage. It is, for all medical and dental students, a class taken in the first year of their training. While some students said they were thrilled at the prospect of dis- section, many had to overcome the discomfort of what seems to be a violation of the deceased's body. Studies have shown that students come face to face with the reality of their own mortality while engaging in an activity much of society will never experience and may find ghoulish. Several of the Medical Science Building II's rooms are reserved for dissections. Within these rooms are more than a dozen tables - each supporting a cadaver. Table tops are metal trays that slant toward a tube draining into a plastic pail below. At the foot of the table is a metal bin with a plastic liner, in which all sev- ered remains are placed until they are cremated with their corpse. This semester the dissections are being performed by first-year dental students. "The first day was the worst," said Paul Decker. "We had to skin them and they looked more human and were pretty juicy." Students are informed only of their cadaver's age and cause of death. The only names associated with the cadaver are those bestown by the students. "Many of us name ours," said Michel Wicksall. "It's a way of communicating, of being closer. We named ours Gerdy - it's like naming a child and we've- all become like family." Some students contend with the discomfort and stress of dissection with gallows humor. "We're in here, cutting apart a human body and we've got to desensitize ourselves by having some fun with it," Wickstall said. "Bev," on a nearby table, was sporting a Catipillar Tractors base- ball cap. Her neighbor wore a color- ful bandana, which covered her face. Don Burkhardt explained one reason for such dressing-up, "I cover up the face. If I didn't it gets too personal." For Jeff Riggs it isn't merely too personal, it's personalized. "It's kind of rough when he looks like your grandfather." Most students cover the face and speak of their dread of the upcoming facial as well as genital dissections. Instances of humor, however, oc- cur within an atmosphere of intense concentration and respect. Students mentioned their gratitude to those who decided to donate their bodies so they could learn. Many students said that Human Gross Anatoi ny has been their most demanding aij in- structive educational experience. Most students, like Gary Scott, were unequivocal about donating their bodies to science. However other students, such as Natalie Johnson, said now that she is taking the course, "I'd be more apt to do- nate my body." FLETCHER Continued from page 1 Foulke said that while Feb. 15 is the target date for the decision, it could be made as late as March. The Athletic Department, how- ever, said there is no way a decision will come that early. "It is just a proposal in the early stages," said Athletic Director Jack Weidenbach. Vice President for Student Affairs Maureen Hartford, who is discussing the issue with Weidenbach, said, "There have been some discussions about other uses for (Fletcher), but we are far from a decision." Foulke said he will advocate the transfer even if the Athletic Department gives a 95 percent as- surance that it wants the building, though the director of housing will make the ultimate decision. If the Athletic Department does not reach a decision by mid- February, the plan would be delayed@ until March 1994. Residents of Fletcher said they feel Housing has not considered their best interests, and are circulat- ing a petition to protest the move. LSA sophomore Yvette Wright, said, "It's been over two weeks since they informed us and we have not heard from them since." Foulke said that Fletcher resi- dents will be offered rooms in an- other dorm. "Housing's solution is to put us in West Quad, but we don't want to be put in with incoming freshmen," said LSA senior Rob Grain. The majority of students in Fletcher are juniors, seniors, and graduate students. I mi CALL FOR ART: Jewish Women's Art Exhibit March 22-April 8 Michigan Union Art Lounge ENTRY FORMS DUE BY MARCH 14 Call Debbie 995-9439 or Mara 741-0139 ,J N J .m,..,.,,,u I PHARMACISTS. Today's Air Force has a prescription for a rewarding future. Serve your country while you serve your career and enjoy: " great pay and benefits " normal working hours " complete medical and dental care * 30 days vacation with pay per year Find out how to qualify as an Air Force pharmacist. Call USAF HEALTH PROFESSIONS TOLL FREE 1-800-423-USAF .. . - AIDS ANAHA QTY REAQFI London $459* Frankfurt $539* Paris $539* Roma $569* Fares are roundtrip from Detroit. Taxes not included and restrictions apply. Very flexible. Some tickets good for a year from date of issue. 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Knowles said because many hos- pital employees have access to pa- tient computer files, it is virtually impossible to ensure strict confiden- tiality. ACT-UP member Mary Beijan said, "I know of several people per- sonally who have been tested with- out their consent - they overheard it from nurses in the halls." Maurer attributed part of this problem to discrimination. "There have been several in- stances of testing people for HIV without their consent - people of color and 'stereotypical' gay men," she said. In 1991, the University Affirmative Action Report on the status of lesbians and gay men re- vealed that the Medical Center per- petuated the most blatant discrimina- tion based on sexual orientation at the University. "I have no doubt that some peo- ple have been upset. We admit we have made mistakes and all we can do is try to correct them and try to get persons to change their atti- tudes," said Dr. Robert Fekety, head of the Infectious Disease Clinic. But Anderson said attitudes to- wards gay men at the hospital are not negative. "With my significant other, there were no restrictions on visitation. He was treated no differently than any other heterosexual spouse. They are not making differences between one group of people and another," h* said. However, in the past the hospital has labeled blood samples HIV-posi- tive, a practice that may have led to stigmatization of infected patients. Fekety said it is "possible but not probable" that labeling of HIV-posi- tive blood is still being done. Instead, hospital officials said they are placing a greater emphasis on universal education for handling@ blood, since all blood is potentially dangerous whether it is labeled or not. Infection Control has mandatory in-services for all employees in order to ensure that precautions are taken. In addition, five staff members of Infection Control have implemented an education program for hospital employees. THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA ... 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