The diagnosis of genetic pre-implantation

Scientific Perspectives and bio-ethical dilemmas

  • Orlando Mejía Rivera Universidad de Caldas (Manizales, Colombia)

Abstract

The diagnosis of genetic pre-implantation (PGD) is the most recent test amongst the genetic diagnostic techniques. This works analyses its development, medical indications and bio-ethical dilemma that may occur with indiscriminate use. It has been proposed as well that some questions guiding the physicians in the decision making process to implant or not an embryo with some genetic defect. And last, some philosophical issues are also analyzed in pro or against PGD.

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Author Biography

Orlando Mejía Rivera, Universidad de Caldas (Manizales, Colombia)

Médico Internista. Magíster en filosofía con énfasis en epistemología. Profesor Titular de la Universidad de Caldas. Facultad de Ciencias para la Salud. Programa de Medicina. Departamento Clínico-Quirúrgico. Área de Humanidades Médicas. Cofundador del CIEB (Centro de Investigaciones y Estudios Bioéticos)

How to Cite
Mejía Rivera, O. (1). The diagnosis of genetic pre-implantation: Scientific Perspectives and bio-ethical dilemmas. Acta Medica Colombiana, 30(4), 302-307. Retrieved from https://actamedicacolombiana.com/ojs/index.php/actamed/article/view/2476
Issue
Vol. 30 No. 4 (2005)
Section
Comunicaciones y conceptos

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