Opinion of obstetricians and gynaecologists on ethical issues in the practice of in-vitro fertilisation and embryo transfer in Nigeria.
Afr J Reprod Health
; 17(1): 130-6, 2013 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-24069742
ABSTRACT
The objective of this study was to bring ethical issues in the practice of in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) in Nigeria to the fore, to determine and articulate the views of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists on treatment modalities and to drive regulation of this specialised field. A plenary session was organised by The Bridge Clinic at the 2010 Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) annual general meeting. Participants self-administered a 33-point questionnaire on their views on ethical issues in IVF. The results buttress the conclusions of an earlier publication, clearly indicating that even amongst specialised medical professionals; there are varying views which really cannot be challenged as being either right or wrong as they represent the individuals' position and his culture. Within the context of our society, ethics and morality especially as they affect patient care can and must be hinged on a code or framework which should be developed, implemented and its implementation monitored by a legally bound regulatory body for the protection of the rights and safety of our patients, their unborn children and for the integrity of our health care systems.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Médicos
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Atitude do Pessoal de Saúde
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Fertilização in vitro
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Transferência Embrionária
Tipo de estudo:
Qualitative_research
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
País/Região como assunto:
Africa
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article