by Henrianne DE PONTBRIAND | 27 Mar, 2018 | Bioethics press synthesis | End of life
The Indian Supreme Court has just authorised the drafting of a “living will”, which legalises passive euthanasia[1]. In fact, in these wills, patients can outline end-of-life choices with specific reference to the withdrawal of any treatment they deem...
by Henrianne DE PONTBRIAND | 27 Mar, 2018 | Bioethics press synthesis | Genome
On 6 March 2018, the FDA approved the marketing of a test for breast cancer risk for three BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene variants, developed by the California-based company23andme. Unlike other genetic tests currently on the market, these kits will be available without a...
by Henrianne DE PONTBRIAND | 13 Mar, 2018 | Bioethics press synthesis | MAP – Surrogacy
A 5-year-old boy born to a lesbian couple, using the sperm of a friend, had known his biological father since birth. He saw him almost every week, as did his biological grandparents, who were invited to family events. The relationship deteriorated when the two...
by Henrianne DE PONTBRIAND | 13 Mar, 2018 | Bioethics press synthesis | Organ donation
“Organs have been harvested from around forty individuals who have undergone euthanasia” in Belgium since 2005. These patients offered their organs spontaneously. According to Professor Jean-Bernard Otte, a liver transplant surgeon and member of the Ethics...
by Henrianne DE PONTBRIAND | 13 Mar, 2018 | Bioethics press synthesis | End of life
During the Palliative Care Congress organised by the General Assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life, which took place in Rome from 28 February to 1 March, the Holy Father encouraged the use of palliative care through a letter signed by Cardinal Parolin. ...