"The Right to Know" in AID : Donor information sought by AID offspring

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  • AIDにおける「出自を知る権利」 : AIDで生まれた人たちが求める提供者情報とは

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In 2003, the Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology published its "Report on the Development of a Medical System for Assisted Reproductive Medicine Using Donor Sperm, Eggs, and Embryos," which proposed the drafting of legislation for donor conception (DC) in Japan. In its report, the Committee added an item about disclosure of information permitting identification of donors to DC offspring in order to ensure their right to know. We interviewed 5 people born through artificial insemination with donor's semen (AID), and heard about their experiences as DC offspring and their opinions about disclosure of donor information. Then we analyzed their statements and reviewed what kinds of donor information they wish to obtain. Our conclusion is that AID offspring seek to learn not only identifying information about the donor such as name, age, address, academic background, job history and medical history, but also about the donor's personality by meeting him if possible. Finally we suggest the need to consider measures premised on the assumption that DC offspring will meet their donors in the future.

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  • Bioethics

    Bioethics 16 (1), 147-153, 2006

    Japan Association for Bioethics

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