I-21: Embryo Relinquishment for Reproduction
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Background: The conceptualization of the transfer of embryos between the individuals who created them to one or more recipients for family-building is hotly contested – particularly as regards whether the practice should be most appropriately considered to be “donation” or “adoption”. This paper examines this debate, considering the research carried out on the intentions and decisions of those with embryos to relinquish and ethical debate over how this process should be organised. Materials and Methods: Examination of the medical, sociology and ethics literature. Conclusion: Given the diversity of views on embryo relinquishment reflected in the studies carried out in this area, those with unused embryos should have the choice over how they relinquish their embryos. A ’one size fits all’ model of embryo relinquishment, based on a medical model of disinterested donation could be restrictive, ’Options need to be explored that respect individuals ’reproductive goals and values.’’ As long as those options do not harm others, the principle of reproductive choice can be used to justify couples having options available to them that they find both morally and practically suitable.
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volume 4 issue 2
pages 21- 21
publication date 2010-05-01
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