Residual human material and residual tissue
Any bodily material remaining after a diagnostic examination or procedure (residual tissue) may be used for academic research. This includes bodily materials such as human tissue and cells, embryos and foetuses.
Any use of such materials must have obtained prior approval from the UZ Leuven Ethics Committee.
If you do not wish for any of your residual material to be used in this way, you or your representative may object. You can discuss your objection with the physician responsible for removing your bodily material or with the UZ Leuven Medical Director.
Clinical studies
In certain situations, you may be asked to participate in a study. Clinical studies enable us to offer ever better medicine and treatments in future.
You are free to decide whether or not to take part in a study. Any refusal to participate will of course have no effect whatsoever on the quality of your further care.
Images
During a procedure, images may be taken that may be used for medical training and academic publications. We will always respect your privacy when using such images.