In Vitro Fertilization: Regulations in Germany
In Germany — as probably worldwide — in vitro fertilization (IVF) has provoked disapproval, fears, and dread, but it also raises hope and gives feelings of pride and satisfaction in a new scientific achievement. Critics look for convincing argu- ments that could ban IVF completely or at least restri...
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| Language: | English |
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Cambridge Univ. Press
1993
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Cambridge quarterly of healthcare ethics
Year: 1993, Volume: 2, Issue: 3, Pages: 321-326 |
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| Summary: | In Germany — as probably worldwide — in vitro fertilization (IVF) has provoked disapproval, fears, and dread, but it also raises hope and gives feelings of pride and satisfaction in a new scientific achievement. Critics look for convincing argu- ments that could ban IVF completely or at least restrict it considerably. Some of the most important arguments are outlined below.The main aspect of IVF that was new to society was that conception could take place outside the female body. Although this fact has made a deep impression on us, no ethical relevance has been attributed to it. One must look further for arguments against IVF. |
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| ISSN: | 1469-2147 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Cambridge quarterly of healthcare ethics
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1017/S0963180100004321 |