Oocyte donation and in vitro fertilization: the nurse's role with ethical and legal issues

J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 1993 Mar-Apr;22(2):106-11.

Abstract

Oocyte donation has made pregnancy a realistic option for women who want to become pregnant yet are unable to produce viable, healthy eggs. This article reviews oocyte donation technology, discusses ways that donor programs can deal effectively with the legal and ethical issues involved, and describes the role of the in vitro fertilization nurse.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Confidentiality / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Ethics, Nursing*
  • Female
  • Fertilization in Vitro*
  • Humans
  • Informed Consent / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Maternal-Child Nursing / methods
  • Nursing Diagnosis
  • Oocytes / transplantation*
  • Patient Advocacy / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Patient Education as Topic / methods
  • Role
  • Tissue Donors / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • United States