title: Resolving disputes over frozen embryos.
abstract: The relation between respect for family and reproductive choice and use of IVF technology is in dispute in recent legal cases on the disposition of frozen embryos. Couples in IVF programs should be encouraged to stipulate in advance binding instructions regarding the disposition of such embryos.
authors.affiliation: School of Law, University of Texas, Austin.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Robertson
mesh_terms: D033421:Beginning of Human Life; D002655:Child Custody / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D002669:Child Welfare / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D032982:Contracts; D015925:Cryopreservation; D004243:Divorce; D004622:Embryo, Mammalian; D005307:Fertilization in Vitro; D033161:Government Regulation; D006801:Humans; D019369:Life; D018587:Oocyte Donation; D010290:Parents / Q000523:psychology; D018570:Risk Assessment; D013714:Tennessee; D026712:Value of Life