Attitudes of patients, healthcare professionals and ethicists towards embryonic stem cell research and donation of gametes and embryos in Germany
Due to the Embryo Protection Act, creation of supernumerary embryos, as well as egg and embryo donation, is prohibited in Germany. Human stem cell research is regulated through the Act on stem cells that came into force in 2002. A cross-sectional survey of 101 IVF couples (n = 202) in two fertility centres, and representative samples of healthcare professionals and ethicists (n = 879), was carried out, and their attitudes towards embryonic stem cell research and donation of gametes and embryos compared.
A clear majority of IVF couples favoured legalization of egg and embryo donation and embryonic stem cell research for various purposes. more…
From: »RBM Online«