Considering the ethics of live tissue training in trauma surgery
‘Live tissue training’, using an anaesthetised live animal substituted for a human patient for the practice of surgical skills, is a controversial topic. Although simulator technologies have developed significantly for inclusion in many areas of surgical education, it is contested that training to manage traumatic injuries requires a model that can bleed and has a dynamic circulation. This article uses the published literature to explore the values at stake regarding live tissue trai
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Published: 22 July 2026
Source: Journal of Medical Ethics (BMJ)
Category: Research
Topics: Healthcare · Children & education
Retrieved: 23 July 2026
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