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Ethical guidelines on the use of assisted reproductive technology in clinical practice and research

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has released revised Ethical guidelines on the use of assisted reproductive technology in clinical practice and research (ART guidelines).  The guidelines have been revised only to the extent made necessary by amendments made to the 2002 legislation by the Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Research Amendment Act 2006.

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Published year: 2007
Available in print: Yes
Status: Current

Reference No: E78
Further information: nhmrc.publications@nhmrc.gov.au

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The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has released revised Ethical guidelines on the use of assisted reproductive technology in clinical practice and research (ART guidelines).  The guidelines have been revised only to the extent made necessary by amendments made to the 2002 legislation by the Prohibition of Human Cloning for Reproduction and the Regulation of Human Research Amendment Act 2006. 

The revised ART guidelines provide ethical advice in areas such as:

  • human egg donation;
  • research on embryos that are unsuitable for implantation;
  • research on embryos created by somatic cell nuclear transfer; and
  • ‘proper consent’ in relation to the donation of human eggs and embryos.

The guidelines also provide ethical advice for the clinical practice of ART, including:

  • guidelines for the use of donated embryos;
  • storage of gametes and embryos;
  • information giving, counselling and consent; and
  • innovations, training and quality assurance.

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