"It just alienated us": a case study to explore the impact of assisted reproductive technology on family relationships.
New reproductive technologies have the capacity to impact on both personal and healthcare relationships. This article utilizes a case study approach to unpack experiences of one couple who encountered immense and unforeseen difficulties as a result of treatment with assisted reproductive technology. Findings of this case reveal both difficulties and breaches in obtaining informed consent and the consequences these breaches have on relationships. Comprehensive information contributes to positive relationships between patients and healthcare providers. Maintaining supportive relationships between all parties concerned with assisted reproductive technology services is essential, as rifts in these relationships can be devastating and long-lasting.
Peters
Kathleen
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School of Nursing, College of Health and Science, University of Western Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. k.peters@uws.edu.au
Jackson
Debra
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Rudge
Trudy
T
D000032:Abortion, Therapeutic / Q000523:psychology*; D026686:Beneficence; D003376:Counseling; D005195:Family Relations; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D018587:Oocyte Donation / Q000941:ethics* / Q000523:psychology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D012944:Social Support