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Ethics and reproductive medicine.

D Schäfer1, R Baumann, M Kettner

  • 1Institute of Human Genetics, J.W. Goethe-University Clinic Frankfurt, Germany.

Human Reproduction Update
|September 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

This article explores the ethical considerations of reproductive medicine, emphasizing discourse ethics. It analyzes moral implications of various techniques, aiding informed decision-making.

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Area of Science:

  • Bioethics
  • Reproductive Medicine Ethics

Background:

  • Reproductive medicine presents complex moral and ethical challenges.
  • Existing ethical frameworks require adaptation to new reproductive technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey the moral and ethical implications of reproductive medicine techniques.
  • To propose discourse ethics as a central framework for ethical analysis in this field.

Main Methods:

  • Focus on moral theory and general ethics.
  • Application of ethical perspectives to reproductive medicine techniques.
  • Analysis of specific ethical issues like parental identity and preimplantation diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • Discourse ethics offers a unique capacity to synthesize and evaluate other moral perspectives.
  • Identified key moral issues including spousal fidelity, family structures, and the value of life.
  • Developed a framework for assessing the moral costs of reproductive medicine options.

Conclusions:

  • Reproductive medicine necessitates a robust ethical evaluation.
  • Discourse ethics provides a valuable model for navigating complex moral questions in reproductive technologies.
  • Understanding moral costs is crucial for informed choices in reproductive medicine.
Keywords:
Genetics and Reproduction

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