The Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues Impacted by Modern Assisted Reproductive Technologies
Joint Authors
Source
Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-01-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
While assisted reproductive technology (ART), including in vitro fertilization has given hope to millions of couples suffering from infertility, it has also introduced countless ethical, legal, and social challenges.
The objective of this paper is to identify the aspects of ART that are most relevant to present-day society and discuss the multiple ethical, legal, and social challenges inherent to this technology.
Scope of Review.
This paper evaluates some of the most visible and challenging topics in the field of ART and outlines the ethical, legal, and social challenges they introduce.
Major Conclusions.
ART has resulted in a tectonic shift in the way physicians and the general population perceive infertility and ethics.
In the coming years, advancing technology is likely to exacerbate ethical, legal, and social concerns associated with ART.
ART is directly challenging society to reevaluate the way in which human life, social justice and equality, and claims to genetic offspring are viewed.
Furthermore, these issues will force legal systems to modify existing laws to accommodate the unique challenges created by ART.
Society has a responsibility to ensure that the advances achieved through ART are implemented in a socially responsible manner.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Brezina, Paul R.& Zhao, Yulian. 2012. The Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues Impacted by Modern Assisted Reproductive Technologies. Obstetrics and Gynecology International،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1002671
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Brezina, Paul R.& Zhao, Yulian. The Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues Impacted by Modern Assisted Reproductive Technologies. Obstetrics and Gynecology International No. 2012 (Dec. 2012), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1002671
American Medical Association (AMA)
Brezina, Paul R.& Zhao, Yulian. The Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues Impacted by Modern Assisted Reproductive Technologies. Obstetrics and Gynecology International. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1002671
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1002671