Clinical Ethics at the Crossroads of Genetic and Reproductive Technologies

The Human Genome Project has sparked a technological revolution, transforming the landscape of medicine, including reproductive medicine, obstetrics, gynecology, andrology, prenatal genetic testing, and gene therapy. In this era of rapid advancement, it is essential to explore the ethical implications of emerging genetic and genomic technologies in human reproductive and prenatal medicine.

A Comprehensive Guide to Ethical Issues in Genetic Reproductive Technologies

This second edition of Clinical Ethics at the Crossroads of Genetic and Reproductive Technologies offers a thorough and timely discussion of the ethical issues raised by the latest genetic and genomic technologies. A team of international experts provides practical recommendations, guidelines, and algorithms to support ethical clinical practice in the realm of reproductive medicine.

Exploring the Ethics of Cutting-Edge Technologies

• Preconception carrier screening
• Genetic engineering and CRISPR gene editing
• Mitochondrial gene replacement therapy
• Sex selection and predictive testing
• Secondary findings and embryo reduction
• The moral status of the embryo and genetic enhancement
• The sharing of genetic data and its implications

The contributors adopt a global, holistic perspective on applied challenges and moral questions surrounding the implementation of genetic reproductive technologies. This book is an ideal resource for practitioners, regulators, lawmakers, clinical researchers, genetic counselors, and graduate and medical students seeking to navigate the complex ethical landscape of reproductive medicine.

New Developments and Advances in the Field

This fully updated second edition examines recent advances in organoid development, pharmacogenomics, and direct-to-consumer genetic testing. It tackles the ethical aspects of these emerging technologies, providing a comprehensive analysis of the moral questions and challenges that arise from their implementation.

Get ready to delve into the fascinating world of genetic and reproductive technologies, and explore the ethical considerations that shape our understanding of these cutting-edge advancements.

About the Author: Sorin Hostiuc is a renowned expert in the field of clinical ethics and genetic reproductive technologies.

Publisher: Elsevier Science
Publication Date: August 14, 2023
Language: English
ISBN: 9780443190452, 9780443190469