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Medical ethics is a difficult and controversial field and that part of it dealing with reproductive medicine is no exception. Our first conference on philosophical ethics in reproductive medicine (PERM 1) in 1988 discussed many of the controversies in this field. The acclaim it received encouraged us to organise PERM 2 but choosing a relevant and topical programme was a clairvoyant challenge in its own right. Since PERM 1 we have seen a number of developments, in the UK and internationally, that have thrown the problems that society must face into sharp relief. Drawing on the expertise of contributors from science, many medical specialities, philosophy, theology and economics, we have sought to address the issues raised by these new developments, as well as a number of long-standing issues that remain as contentious as ever, but of undiminished significance. On the scientific front, the long-predicted technique of embryo biopsy and diagnosis is now a reality. This has prompted the inclusion of some of the topics addressed by this second conference.

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Author:   David R. Bromham ,  Maureen E. Dalton ,  Jennifer C. Jackson ,  Peter J.R. Millican
Publisher:   Springer London Ltd
Imprint:   Springer London Ltd
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1992
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 24.20cm
Weight:   0.427kg
ISBN:  

9781447118978

ISBN 10:   1447118979
Pages:   228
Publication Date:   21 December 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1 Embryo Therapy: What Can Be Done?.- 2 Embryo Therapy: Is There a Clinical Need?.- 3 Embryo Therapy: The Philosopher’s Role in Ethical Debate.- 4 The Rights of the Pre-embryo and Fetus to In-vitro and In-vivo Therapy.- 5 Respect for Life: Embryonic Considerations.- 6 Maternal-Fetal Conflict: Pregnant Drug Addicts.- 7 Expanding Human Populations and Their Ecosystems.- 8 Maternal Mortality in Developing Countries.- 9 The Nature of Love.- 10 The Ethics of Sexual Restraint.- 11 Clinical Research and the Consumer.- 12 Is It Ethical To Be Efficient?.- 13 Screening and Discriminating: Resource Implications of the New Technology.- 14 Epidemiology of Induced Abortion.- 15 The Complex Problem of Abortion.- 16 Toleration in the Abortion Debate.- 17 Tolerance: Virtue or Vice?.- 18 Are There Moral Authorities?.

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