Do variations in assisted reproductive technology programs' screening practices indicate a need for national guidelines? Another perspective.

Abstract:

:Some see an "alarming inconsistency" in candidate-screening practices of assisted reproductive technology (ART) programs and call for common guidelines. However, reasonable people can disagree about who should be prevented from having children and why.

journal_name

Fertil Steril

journal_title

Fertility and sterility

authors

Steinbock B

doi

10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.05.028

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Has Abstract

pub_date

2005-11-01 00:00:00

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1551-2

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5

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0015-0282

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1556-5653

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S0015-0282(05)02773-1

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84

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