Professional self-regulation for preimplantation genetic diagnosis: experience of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and other professional societies

Joe Leigh Simpson; Robert W Rebar; Sandra Ann Carson

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.02.072

Professional self-regulation for preimplantation genetic diagnosis: experience of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and other professional societies

Fertil Steril. 2006 Jun;85(6):1653-60. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.02.072. Epub 2006 May 11.

Authors

Joe Leigh Simpson¹, Robert W Rebar, Sandra Ann Carson

Affiliation

¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 77030, USA. jsimpson@bcm.unc.edu

PMID: 16690060
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.02.072

Abstract

Professional societies that are stakeholders in preimplantation genetic diagnosis have democratically elected officers and favor self-regulation. Their practice guidelines are cognizant of societal needs and allow for introduction of new technologies. These societies have demonstrated the ability for professional self-regulation by collection, validation, and promulgation of center-specific results.

MeSH terms

Fertilization in Vitro / standards*
Practice Guidelines as Topic*
Practice Patterns, Physicians' / standards*
Preimplantation Diagnosis / standards*
Professional Autonomy*
Societies, Medical / organization & administration*
United States