[Perimortem semen retrieval from comatose intensive care patients : Medico-legal, psychological and ethical aspects].
Due to new technological advances in assisted reproduction, perimortem sperm retrieval has developed into a subject of increasing interest for families of comatose or dying male patients in critical care facilities. These requests raise a number of medical, ethical, legal and psychological issues. ARGUMENTS AND CONCLUSIONS: The case of a comatose dying male patient is used to illustrate the variety of positions and problems which have to be discussed. The importance of written consent of the donor, the interest of the unborn child and the legal limitations are highlighted.
Schmitz
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Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Operative Intensivmedizin, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, Deutschland. Dr.D.Schmitz@web.de
Schmitz
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Guski
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Kalenka
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D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003128:Coma; D003422:Critical Care; D003643:Death; D006806:Human Rights; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D008297:Male; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / Q000941:ethics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000523:psychology; D053625:Sperm Retrieval / Q000941:ethics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000523:psychology