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1
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ethic topics in repro medicine

A
termination of preg
contraception 
prenatal testing and genetic testing 
rights of women V rights of their fetus
use of reproductive tissues in research
2
Q

emrbyo research permitted till its how old

A

14 weeks - when primitive streak appears

3
Q

abortion permissible when

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at 24 weeks

later i severely handicapped or significant risk to mother

4
Q

requirements for NHS funded treatments for assisted reproduction

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unexplained infertility for at least 2 years
F <40 and BMI between 18.5 and 30
both non smokers
both shouldn’t drink prior to or during treatment
no children living in the home

5
Q

when is pre implantation tissue typing available

A

for an existing child who is affected by a serious or life threatening condition

6
Q

when is sex selection allowed

A

for medical conditions in which a serious medical condition is linked to a gender