Beginning of life

Question 1

What are assisted reproductive techniques?

Answer 1

Artificial insemination
In vitro fertilisation (IVF)
Gamete donation
Embryo donation
Use of artificial gametes
Reproductive cloning

Question 2

When can people request assisted reproduction?

Answer 2

Infertility
Single and same sex parents
Prevention of inherited conditions
Fertility preservation
Sex selection
'Designer babies'

Question 3

What can be done to prevent inherited conditions?

Answer 3

Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis/genetic testing for anomalies
Screening for delayed onset conditions
Seeking disability - deafness/achondroplasia Saviour siblings

Question 4

Wha are the arguments for sex selection?

Answer 4

Undermines status of women
Gender ratio imbalance
Against nature
Slippery slope
Parental love
Virtue of acceptance

Question 5

What are things to consider about abortion?

Answer 5

Acknowledges sexual/reproductive rights of women
Unwanted pregnancy can harm phsyical/mental health
Safe abortion saves lives
Potential human is not a child
Wanted children thrive
Denial of rights of embryo/fetus
Eliminating potential for life

Question 6

What are ethical issues at the beginning of life?

Answer 6

Involves 2/3 individuals - one without a voice
Autonomy
Beneficence
Non-malificence
Utilitarianism