Tag: Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
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Verifying IVF births involving donated sperm, eggs or embryos: changes to the law in New South Wales
A previous post discussed the case of Natalie Parker, an Australian mother of two young boys who, following the conclusion of IVF treatment, donated three spare embryos to a woman she met on the Embryo Donation Network, a place where donors and recipients can advertise and make contact. Parker was prepared to donate the embryos,…
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IVF stuff-ups and tort liability for loss of genetic affinity
Most of us know Singapore for its excellent airport, excellent food and other diversions. But a recent decision of Singapore’s Court of Appeal, ACB v Thomson Medical, deserves attention. The case is noted here. In this case, a mistake was made in the process of an in vitro-fertilisation procedure involving a Singaporean Chinese woman and…
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Donors and recipients of embryos and eggs – what happens when the relationship breaks down?
Credit: Shutterstock NSW Health has begun an investigation into allegations published last week by Fairfax media that the recipient of a donated embryo covered up the fact of her successful pregnancy in order to mislead IVF Australia and sever ties with the embryo donors. Natalie Parker and her husband had three spare embryos left over…
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