title: Social sex selection by preimplantation genetic diagnosis.
abstract: A personal view is presented, exploring the issue of social sex selection by preimplantation genetic diagnosis from the dual perspectives of protecting the autonomy of the couple and the professional duty of care. It is concluded that sex selection by PGD is acceptable in certain circumstances.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Child Health, University College London, UK. mpembrey@picketts.u-net.com
authors.forename: Marcus
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pembrey
mesh_terms: D003469:Culture; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019836:Preimplantation Diagnosis; D012098:Reproduction; D012732:Sex Determination Analysis; D012743:Sex Preselection