Are Donor Records Public? This One’s a No-Brainer
· Story link The Maine Attorney General is arguing in response to a law suit brought by Blethen Newspapers that…
The Maine Attorney General is arguing in response to a law suit brought by Blethen Newspapers that medical examiner documents dealing with brain-harvesting are not public record. Four lawsuits have been filed by people who claim they did not consent to having their deceased relatives included in a brain donor program. The AG cites both privacy and a possible criminal investigation for withholding the records. (4/8/05)