How would revealing the identity of gamete donors affect current practice?
The possibility of revealing the identity of gamete donors may change the decision of a donor to collaborate with infertility clinics and patients. Previous experiences with patients and donors, as well as different cultural viewpoints in northern and southern Europe, are presented.
Garcia-Velasco
Juan A
JA
IVI-Madrid, Rey Juan Carlos University, Madrid, Spain. jgvelasco@ivi.es
Garrido
Nicolás
N
D003219:Confidentiality; D030881:Disclosure; D005060:Europe; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007246:Infertility / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D018587:Oocyte Donation / Q000523:psychology* / Q000639:trends; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D033283:Patient Access to Records; D013030:Spain; D013074:Sperm Banks