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Resolving Disputes over Frozen Embryos
Author(s) -
Robertson John A.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
hastings center report
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.515
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1552-146X
pISSN - 0093-0334
DOI - 10.2307/3561979
Subject(s) - embryo cryopreservation , disposition , embryo donation , assisted reproductive technology , law , embryo , business , embryo transfer , gynecology , law and economics , psychology , political science , medicine , sociology , pregnancy , donation , social psychology , biology , genetics , infertility
The relation between respect for family and reproductive choice and use of IVF technology is in dispute in recent legal cases on the disposition of frozen embryos. Couples in IVF programs should be encouraged to stipulate in advance binding instructions regarding the disposition of such embryos.