The medical ethics of paid egg sharing in the UK.
Paid egg sharing occurs when infertile patients receive infertility treatment free or at reduced cost in exchange for sharing some of their eggs with patients who require donated eggs. This approach to treatment is discussed in the context of the four principles of medical ethics, namely respect for autonomy, justice, beneficence and non-maleficence. The implications of these ethical considerations for responsible practice and regulation are considered.
Department of Anatomy, University of Cambridge, Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3DY, UK.
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D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007246:Infertility / Q000191:economics / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D018587:Oocyte Donation / Q000191:economics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006113:United Kingdom