Pnm-7: Cross-Border Reproductive Care or Fertility Tourism
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Background: The fertility tourism is a term refers to the cross-border movements made by infertile patients in order to receive reproductive treatment through assisted reproductive technology. In recent years the number of countries involved in medical tourism has been increased. The aim of this study is to provide an overview of the research that has explored aspects of crossborder reproductive care. Materials and Methods: A literature search was conducted on PubMed. Results: The main interest of travelling to another country for infertility treatments arises from different ethical, religious and legal attitudes concerning reproductive health, such as: high cost, long waiting lists, law evasion when a certain type of treatment is forbidden due to specific demographic or social characteristics, limited access to the technology due to a lack of expertise or lack authoritative evidence of safety and efficacy, the quest for equity of access to high quality, safety and effective health care. Since fertility tourism is a growing phenomenon, some of its problematic aspects including high risk of health complications, disappointment and discrepancies need to be resolved. The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology established a good practice guide for centers and health practitioners which focuses on patients, third-party reproduction, future children and professionals. This is obtained by including equally important operational principles of fairness and justice in healthcare, safety, evidence-based care, efficiency, being timely and patient centeredness. In order to prepare the treatment, IVF stimulation monitoring and following of complications, planning to setup a supporting clinics network is suggested. Conclusion: The reproductive care for cross-border patients is a fast-growing industry in both developed and developing countries and helps contribute to economic growth and enhances patient’s autonomy, thus should be promoted at all levels.
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عنوان ژورنال
دوره 7 شماره 3
صفحات 132- 132
تاریخ انتشار 2013-09-01
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