Donor conception and the search for information : from secrecy and anonymity to openness / Sonia Allan.

Author
Allan, Sonia [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
Published/​Created
  • London ; New York : Routledge, 2017.
  • ©2017
Description
xx, 253 pages ; 25 cm.

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    Biomedical law and ethics library [More in this series]
    Summary note
    "This book examines donor conception and the search for information by donor-conceived people. It details differing regulatory approaches across the globe, including those that provide for 'open-identity' or anonymous donation, or that take a 'dual-track' approach. In doing so, it identifies models regarding the recording and release of information about donors that may assist in the further development of the law, policy and associated practices. Arguments for and against donor anonymity are considered, and specifically critiqued. The study highlights contrasting reasoning and emphasis upon various interests and factors that may underpin secrecy, anonymity or openness"--Unedited summary from book cover.
    Bibliographic references
    Includes bibliographical references and index.
    Contents
    • A brief history of donor conception, secrecy and anonymity
    • The call for information : donor-conceived people, recipients and donors
    • The search
    • Jurisdictions that have laws granting access to identifying information
    • Jurisdictions that enable both open-identity and anonymous donation
    • Jurisdictions that have laws enshrining anonymity
    • Examining arguments underpinning donor anonymity
    • Placing the issues in a human rights framework
    • Information for all? Opening records from the past.
    ISBN
    • 9781409446392 ((hardback))
    • 1409446395 ((hardback))
    LCCN
    2016022508
    OCLC
    949922911
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