Dual consent? Donors' and recipients' views about involvement in decision-making on the use of embryos created by gamete donation in research.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Reasonable disagreement about the role awarded to gamete donors in decision-making on the use of embryos created by gamete donation (EGDs) for research purposes emphasises the importance of considering the implementation of participatory, adaptive, and trustworthy policies and guidelines for consent procedures. However, the perspectives of gamete donors and recipients about decision-making regarding research with EGDs are still under-researched, which precludes the development of policies and guidelines informed by evidence. This study seeks to explore the views of donors and recipients about who should take part in consent processes for the use of EGDs in research.

Methods

From July 2017 to June 2018, 72 gamete donors and 175 recipients completed a self-report st

SUBMITTER: Baia I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6889541 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature