Monthly Archives: July 2017

Both poetry and ethics can throw light on rights of donor conceived people

Posted on July 25, 2017 by oliviasview

It is unlikely that anyone reading this blog will be unfamiliar with Charlie Gard, the child with severe mitochondrial disease whose parents have been fighting through the courts for the right to take Charlie to America for experimental treatment.  No-one … Continue reading →

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Respect, autonomy and the right to know one’s origins

Posted on July 5, 2017 by oliviasview

One of the founding principles of the Donor Conception Network when it was founded 24 years ago was openness with children about the fact of having been donor conceived.   One of the main reasons for this was respect for … Continue reading →

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