Database of Information on Infertility and Assisted Human Reproduction

- Ken Daniels


Department of Social Work
University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800, Christchurch , New Zealand


Eubios Journal of Asian and International Bioethics 5 (1995), 130.
A database is now available which covers issues of infertility and assisted human reproduction. The database is being constantly expanded and at present covers over 1600 different journal articles, books and other publications. This figure is expected to reach 2000 in the next 4 months. The resource will be useful for those wishing to prepare papers, research particular areas of interest, or complete educational requirements. Areas of particular interest to bioethicists that are covered by this database include: abortion; discrimination by age, gender, ethnicity, marital status, sexual orientation and disability (particularly in relation to access to treatment); the commodification and commercialisation of surrogacy and gamete donation; information sharing between participants in assisted reproductive arrangements; the rights of various participants in assisted reproductive arrangements; genetic screening and sex selection; the posthumous use of genetic material; embryo research; and the role of scientists, legislatures and the general public in encouraging or prohibiting the development of certain directions in assisted reproduction.

Nearly all of the publications on the database have been abstracted and these abstracts can be provided with each reference. Searching on this database can be undertaken by keywords or by providing a general description of a particular area of interest. The cost for carrying out such a search is $25 (NZ). Further information about this service can be gained by contacting:

Associate Professor K. R. Daniels
Department of Social Work
University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800, Christchurch , New Zealand
Ph. (03) 364-2447, Fax (03) 364-2498
E-mail k.daniels@sowk.canterbury.ac.nz


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