Patients' opinions regarding preimplantation genetic diagnosis in a Latin American fertility clinic

Patients' opinions concerning the use of preimplantation genetic diagnosis were evaluated in a fertility clinic with a specially designed questionnaire. The results of this study suggest that for couples with fertility problems, an embryo with severe genetic abnormalities has a different moral...

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Published in:	Fertility and sterility Vol. 81; no. 2; p. 463
Main Authors:	Fernández, Darío O, De Vincentiis, Sabrina, Chillik, Claudio F, Brugo-Olmedo, Santiago P
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-02-2004
Subjects:	Abortion, Induced - ethics Abortion, Induced - psychology Argentina Female Health Status Humans Pregnancy Preimplantation Diagnosis - psychology Surveys and Questionnaires Argentina
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Summary:	Patients' opinions concerning the use of preimplantation genetic diagnosis were evaluated in a fertility clinic with a specially designed questionnaire. The results of this study suggest that for couples with fertility problems, an embryo with severe genetic abnormalities has a different moral status than a healthy one.
ISSN:	0015-0282
DOI:	10.1016/j.fertnstert.2003.09.023