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Resources
Nuffield Council on Bioethics
www.nuffieldbioethics.org
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics is an independent body examining and reporting on the ethical issues associated with biological and medical research in order to facilitate policy making. The Council's website is available at: http://www.nuffieldbioethics.org/.
Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity
www.cbhd.org
The Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity is a non-profit organization funded by private groups dedicated to supplying information regarding bioethical issues, such as euthanasia, genetic intervention, and assisted reproductive technologies. Many of the resources and viewpoints are from a Christian perspective. The website is available at: http://www.cbhd.org/aboutcbhd/.
Council for Responsible Genetics
www.gene-watch.org
The Council for Responsible Genetics is a non-profit non-governmental organization founded to distribute information about emerging social, ethical, and environmental issues in biotechnology. The Council also produces a newsletter called GeneWatch and maintains a website which can be found here.
National Consultative Ethics Committee for Health and Life Sciences
www.ccne-ethique.fr/english/start.htm
The National Consultative Ethics Committee for Health and Life Sciences was established by French governmental decree but now is an independent authority whose mission is to ³give opinions on ethical problems and societal issues raised by progress in the fields of biology, medicine, and health.² The website, which includes opinions, reports, and related information, is available at: http://www.ccne-ethique.fr/english/start.htm.
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/index.htm
The Human Genetics Advisory Committee (HGAC) of the National Health and Medical Research Council was established to provide advice to the Australian government pertaining to the ethical, legal, and social issues of human genetics and related technologies. The website is available at: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/about/committees/hgac/index.htm.
Italian National Bioethics Committee
www.palazzochigi.it/bioetica/eng/index.html
The Italian National Bioethics Committee was established to make available information and produce opinions and reports concerning biomedical and genetic research for reference in policy making. The Committee's website can be found at: http://www.palazzochigi.it/bioetica/eng/index.html.
European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies
http://ec.europa.eu/european_group_ethics/index_en.htm
The European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies is composed of 15 appointed experts and is charged with the task of examining ethical questions arising from science and technology. The Group's website can be found here.
International Bioethics Committee of UNESCO
www.unesco.org/ibc
The International Bioethics Committee of UNESCO fosters an international discussion on the social, cultural, legal, and ethical implications of scientific progress. The website, which includes declarations and other resources, is available at: http://portal.unesco.org/shs/en/ev.php-URL_ID=1372&URL;_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL;_SECTION=201.html.
American Pregnancy Association
The American Pregnancy Association is a national organization that provides information and education on "reproductive and pregnancy wellness." This particular link addresses issues of infertility and the options available:
http://www.americanpregnancy.org/infertility/index.htm.
American Fertility Association
The American Fertility Association (AFA) is a national organization that "educates the public about reproductive disease and support[s] families during struggles with infertility and adoption." Along with a variety of information about assisted reproductive technologies (ART), the AFA also offers information about adoption as an alternative. The association's website is available at:
http://www.theafa.org/.
American Society for Reproductive Medicine
Founded in 1944, the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) includes professionals from a variety of disciplines who are involved in various aspects of reproductive medicine. The site provides information for professionals and patients regarding reproductive medicine, as well as information on available techniques. ASRM also puts out various publications, including Fertility and Sterility, a "peer-reviewed medical journal in obstetrics and gynecology." The society's website is available at:
http://www.asrm.org.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Assisted Reproductive Technology Home Page
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offer web resources addressing ART, including CDC reports from studies related to various aspects of ART. This page is available at:
http://www.cdc.gov/ART.
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association provides "information to people experiencing infertility" and "increase[s] awareness of infertility issues through public education and advocacy." The association's website is available at:
http://www.resolve.org/site/PageServer.
Fertility World.Org
This website discusses the complexities involved with fertility-related issues. The members of the group include practitioners from around the globe. The site has been translated into French and Spanish, and contains information on diagnosis and treatment options, as well as ethical and legal implications. It is available at:
http://www.fertilityworld.org/home.asp.
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) is "a non-departmental [g]overnment body that regulates and inspects all UK clinics providing IVF, donor insemination, or the storage of eggs, sperm or embryos." HFEA "also licenses and monitors all human embryo research being conducted in the UK.² The website provides information for potential donors, as well as available treatment options. It also provides information about the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act of 1990 and the resulting consequences to patients and practitioners. The website is available at:
http://www.hfea.gov.uk/Home.
National Conference of State Legislatures - Assisted Reproduction
The National Conference of State Legislatures provides research, technical support, and opportunities for state policymakers to exchange information on a variety of issues. This link is to the page containing resources related to ART public policy issues:
http://www.ncsl.org/programs/health/genetics/art.htm.
Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology
The Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) is an "organization of professionals dedicated to the practice of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) in the United States." SART membership "includes over 392 member practices, representing over 85% of the ART clinics in [the] country." SARTıs mission is ³to set and help maintain the standards for ART." The society's website is available at:
http://www.sart.org.
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