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Presentation
Presentation
In this CU the ethical implications of using assisted reproduction techniques will be discussed, as well as the use of donor gametes and embryos. It will present and discussed the law that regulates ART techniques in Portugal, and its comparison with other European Union country's laws
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Master Degree | Semestral | 4
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT6552-24022
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
- Assisted reproduction importance in infertile families - Gamete and embryo donation: bioethics and legislation - Child born from assisted reproduction - General Law of MAP in Portugal (32/2006) and amendments to this Law Cryopreserved embryos
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Objectives
Objectives
At the end of this Curricular Unit (UC) the student should be aware of the implications that may occur after the use of in vitro fertilization techniques for the couple and/or the child born. As well as the use of these techniques with gamete donation and its familiar implications. It is expected that students at the end of this UC understand and know how to apply the legislation in force. For example, which age limit and which are the Assisted Reproduction techniques aimed at? Or, what is the fate of cryopreserved embryos? It is also expected that the student will be able to make a comparison between Portuguese law and those of other countries.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
The classes at this UC will take place at a distance and/or in person, whenever possible, with audiovisual support to better illustrate what is being spoken. The theoretical-practical component the student will have the opportunity to discuss ideas and/or case studies eithe in the context of bioethical and their legal framework
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References
References
Compilação Legislação Portuguesa: https://www.cnpma.org.pt/profissionais/Paginas/Legislacao.aspx Baylis, F., & McLeod, C. (Eds.). (2014). Family-making: Contemporary ethical challenges. Oxford University Press. Dickens, B. M., & Cook, R. J. (2011). Reproductive health and human rights: Integrating medicine, ethics, and law. Oxford University Press. Purdy, L. M. (2006). Reproducing persons: Issues in feminist bioethics. Cornell University Press. Steinbock, B. (2011). Life before birth: The moral and legal status of embryos and fetuses (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No
