Ethical Issues Related To In Vitro Fertilization The concept of ethics is the fundamental principle of decent human conduct. It studies values, rights, laws, concerns for health and safety and also morality (BuisnessDictionary). There are countless ethical issues that are facing the world, but specifically within the health care sys-tem. It is important for nurses to consider all aspects of ethical decisions they may be faced with, because they must create their own morals and values. This is to ensure that they are non-biased when providing care for their patients. One topic that is facing society today, is the development of technology. It is a constant development that is always renovating itself; doctors are now able to accomplish life
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IVF is known to lead babies to be born preterm, low birth weight and multiple babies. Banerjee states that, “Numerical abnormalities alone were found in 71.7% of morphologically normal embryos, and in those that were morphologically abnormal, only 3 out of the 14 had a normal chromosomal complement.” The question was brought up that if these mal-formations were to arise; should the parents be allowed to sue? Yet another topic that goes hand and hand with chromosomal defects in conceiving the natural way is the age of the mother is, should older women be allowed to try in vitro fertilization? It is important for the parents to not only think of themselves when deciding to try IVF treatments, but to think of what is in the best interest for the child? The age and health conditions on older mothers as well as fathers may pre-vent them from becoming appropriate …show more content…
Whether it be IVF or assisted suicide, it is imperative for nurses to have set their own values and morals when it comes to these everyday topics. Nurses must be aware that their patients may not agree with what they believe. In order to provide the best care for the patients the nurse must put her values aside and give individualized care to each and every patient she takes care of. In conclusion, In vitro fertilization is a very ethically controversial medical procedure that can accomplish modifying human activities and relationships. Nurses must think from both ends of the spectrum. Should we let couples and even single women manipulate nature and produce children through technology? Or, on the other end, do we allow those who believe the natural way is the only way to conceive, judge and discriminate? There will never be to an answer to this debate and there doesn't have to be. The decision should be left open and for each individual couple to decide. This may be their only
IVF is known to lead babies to be born preterm, low birth weight and multiple babies. Banerjee states that, “Numerical abnormalities alone were found in 71.7% of morphologically normal embryos, and in those that were morphologically abnormal, only 3 out of the 14 had a normal chromosomal complement.” The question was brought up that if these mal-formations were to arise; should the parents be allowed to sue? Yet another topic that goes hand and hand with chromosomal defects in conceiving the natural way is the age of the mother is, should older women be allowed to try in vitro fertilization? It is important for the parents to not only think of themselves when deciding to try IVF treatments, but to think of what is in the best interest for the child? The age and health conditions on older mothers as well as fathers may pre-vent them from becoming appropriate …show more content…
Whether it be IVF or assisted suicide, it is imperative for nurses to have set their own values and morals when it comes to these everyday topics. Nurses must be aware that their patients may not agree with what they believe. In order to provide the best care for the patients the nurse must put her values aside and give individualized care to each and every patient she takes care of. In conclusion, In vitro fertilization is a very ethically controversial medical procedure that can accomplish modifying human activities and relationships. Nurses must think from both ends of the spectrum. Should we let couples and even single women manipulate nature and produce children through technology? Or, on the other end, do we allow those who believe the natural way is the only way to conceive, judge and discriminate? There will never be to an answer to this debate and there doesn't have to be. The decision should be left open and for each individual couple to decide. This may be their only