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The implications of adoption for donor offspring following donor‐assisted conception
Author(s) -
Blyth Eric,
Crawshaw Marilyn,
Haase Jean,
Speirs Jennifer
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
child and family social work
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.912
H-Index - 57
eISSN - 1365-2206
pISSN - 1356-7500
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-2206.2001.00214.x
Subject(s) - offspring , social practice , psychology , social psychology , biology , genetics , pregnancy , history , performance art , art history
In this paper the authors, all experienced social workers with research and practice interests in assisted conception, review practices concerning access to genetic origins information in adoption, and consider to what extent these may be relevant for practice in donor‐assisted conception. The paper concludes with policy and practice recommendations that take account of the views of donor offspring and their desire for increased information about their genetic heritage.