Ethics

Question 1

Give an example of when sexual consent is invalidated and classified as rape

Answer 1

If the person is incapacitated by alcohol or drugs

Question 2

Management of a recent rape

Answer 2

Consider forensic examination 
Immediate safety
Injuries 
HBV vaccination
Consider post exposure prophylaxis 
STI 
Pregnancy care

Question 3

What is HEFA

Answer 3

Human Embryo and Fertilisation Authority

- UKs regulator overseeing the use of gametes used outside of the body

Question 4

Does HEFA permit sex selection ?

Answer 4

Not usually permitted.

Only permitted when a serious medical condition is linked to a gender.

Question 5

Why has HEFA approved creating an embryo with 2 genetic mothers and 1 father ?

Answer 5

To treat serious mitochondrial diseases

Question 6

Embryo research is permitted up until the embryo is _____ old?

Answer 6

14 days

Question 7

Abortion is permitted up to ______

Answer 7

24 weeks

Question 8

If the foetus is found to be severely handicapped or pose a significant risk to maternal life, abortion can be carried up until _____

Answer 8

There is no limit

Question 9

NHS criteria for assisted conception treatment: age

Answer 9

under 40 (female)

Question 10

NHS criteria for assisted conception treatment: duration of unexplained infertility

Answer 10

2 years

Question 11

NHS criteria for assisted conception treatment: duration of stable relationship

Answer 11

2 years

Question 12

NHS criteria for assisted conception treatment: female BMI

Answer 12

Between 18.5 and 30

Question 13

NHS criteria for assisted conception treatment: smoking

Answer 13

Both partners to be non smoking for at least 3 months pre-treatment

Question 14

NHS criteria for assisted conception treatment: alcohol

Answer 14

Neither partner should drink alcohol prior to or during treatment