RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 In vitro fertilisation: the major issues.
JF Journal of Medical Ethics
JO J Med Ethics
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Institute of Medical Ethics
SP 192
OP 199
DO 10.1136/jme.9.4.192
VO 9
IS 4
A1 P Singer
A1 D Wells
YR 1983
UL http://jme.bmj.com/content/9/4/192.abstract
AB In vitro fertilisation is now an established technique for treating some forms of infertility, yet it remains ethically controversial. New developments, such as embryo donation and embryo freezing, have led to further discussion. We briefly discuss the ethical aspects of IVF, focusing on the issues of resource allocation, the 'unnaturalness' of the procedure, the moral status of the embryo, surrogate motherhood, and restrictions on access to IVF. We argue that, on the whole, IVF is an ethically justifiable method of assisting infertile couples.