RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Going high and low: on pluralism and neutrality in human embryology policy-making
JF Journal of Medical Ethics
JO J Med Ethics
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Institute of Medical Ethics
SP jme-2022-108515
DO 10.1136/jme-2022-108515
A1 Hafez Ismaili M'hamdi
A1 Nicolas C Rivron
A1 Eva CA Asscher
YR 2022
UL http://jme.bmj.com/content/early/2022/12/08/jme-2022-108515.abstract
AB Formulating sound and acceptable embryo research policy remains challenging especially in a pluralistic world. This challenge has acquired a new dimension of complexity with the advent of so-called embryo models, which are derived from stem cells. In this article, we present a normative strategy to facilitate the process of sound policy-making in the field of human embryology. This strategy involves seeking neutral agreements on higher level theories and doctrines as well as seeking agreements on the level of concrete policy proposals. We call this strategy: going high and low. By going high and low, the plurality of reasonable moral and epistemic convictions of stakeholders involved in the domain of human embryology is respected while the process of policy-making in this area is improved.Data sharing not applicable as no datasets generated and/or analysed for this study. No data are available.