title: Donation of embryos for human development and stem cell research.
abstract: Using donated human embryos for scientific research raises ethical questions about the donation process. We describe a two-stage consent process designed to help couples make informed decisions about embryo disposition. This consent methodology minimizes conflict of interest, respects patient choice, and provides a much-needed resource to patients and the research community.
authors.affiliation: Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305, USA.
authors.forename: Tasha
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kalista
authors.forename: H Austinn
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Freeman
authors.forename: Barry
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Behr
authors.forename: Renee Reijo
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Pera
authors.forename: Christopher Thomas
authors.initials: CT
authors.lastname: Scott
mesh_terms: D019924:Embryo Disposition / Q000941:ethics; D033041:Embryo Research / Q000941:ethics; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D008722:Methods; D057905:Stem Cell Research / Q000941:ethics