Ethical issues and practical problems in preimplantation genetic diagnosis

J Law Med Ethics. 1998 Spring;26(1):17-28, 3. doi: 10.1111/j.1748-720x.1998.tb01902.x.

Abstract

Author argues the preimplantation genetic diagnosis is ethically acceptable for currently intended uses, but a variety of ethical and practical issues will arise with further development of this technology.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Eugenic
  • Beginning of Human Life
  • Ethical Review
  • Ethics Committees, Research
  • Ethics, Medical*
  • Female
  • Genetic Counseling
  • Genetic Diseases, Inborn / diagnosis*
  • Genetic Diseases, Inborn / genetics
  • Genetic Enhancement
  • Genetic Research
  • Genetic Services
  • Genetic Therapy
  • Health Services Needs and Demand
  • Humans
  • Life
  • Patient Selection
  • Personal Autonomy
  • Personhood
  • Pregnancy
  • Preimplantation Diagnosis*
  • Resource Allocation
  • Risk Assessment*