For what purpose was the uniform anatomical Gift Act of 1968 first established?

The Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA) was first established in 1968 to provide a legal framework for organ, tissue, and body donation in the United States. Its primary purpose was to ensure that individuals have the right to make legally valid anatomical gifts, while also establishing processes and guidelines for the retrieval, transplantation, and distribution of donated organs and tissues. The UAGA aimed to promote and facilitate organ donation, transplantation, and medical research while protecting the dignity, autonomy, and rights of both donors and recipients. Over time, the UAGA has been revised and updated to reflect advancements in medical practice and changing societal norms and expectations regarding organ donation and transplantation.