Karnataka to issue norms on cadaver handling following ethics row

The Karnataka government will soon issue guidelines directing medical students on appropriate conduct and respect towards donated bodies used for academic purposes. The move follows viral videos showing students disrespecting cadavers, which triggered widespread debate on medical ethics.

The state's ethics committee is scheduled to meet to discuss reinforcing existing protocols for the proper handling of donated bodies. The new norms aim to ensure students maintain ethical standards when working with human remains in educational settings.