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Ethical dimensions of fetal research
Author(s) -
Chervenak Frank A.,
McCullough Laurence B.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.597
H-Index - 50
eISSN - 1447-0756
pISSN - 1341-8076
DOI - 10.1046/j.1341-8076.2002.00002.x
Subject(s) - medicine , abortion , informed consent , selection (genetic algorithm) , process (computing) , pregnancy , alternative medicine , artificial intelligence , computer science , pathology , genetics , biology , operating system
This paper provides an account of major ethical dimensions of fetal research. A balanced approach is offered on the basis of the concept of the fetus as a patient. The paper offers criteria for a balanced approach to fetal research, an account of the informed consent process and consideration of whether selection criteria should include the woman’s preferences regarding abortion.