title: Gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT).
abstract: Gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT), developed in 1984, was the result of further studies on in vitro fertilization (IVF). Since that time many nurses have worked in settings near in vitro fertilization centers and, therefore, have a basic understanding of the technology. An overview is given of the GIFT procedure to prepare nurses to advise and refer couples who may qualify for GIFT and to highlight the shift in the fertility program nurse coordinator's functions toward the positions of administrator and consultant.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pace-Owens
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D015181:Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer / Q000191:economics / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007246:Infertility / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male