Fetal gene therapy: Balancing ethical theory, scientific progress and the rights of others

摘要: This thesis examines the relationship between rights and duties in field of fetal gene therapy assesses if current regulatory position within England Wales is compatible with intergenerational aspects scientific progress (FGT). Within genomics, junction has become a site where therapists are developing range medical techniques, such as utero stem cell therapy. Utilising techniques raises questions about how can reshape regulation. The focuses upon these key questions: Are issues FGT taken into account by both direct indirect stakeholders? Can override reproductive mother? Have impacted clinical applications implicit manifest this work? Addressing important because conflict mother, fetus, researchers society have potential to delay FGT. In addressing utilised thematic analysis relevant institutional documents, from international declarations guidelines; semi structured interviews identified practitioners identify areas conflict. Following data collection analysis, five conflict, which were then assessed using Principle Generic Consistency (PGC) proposed Alan Gewirth (1978) later altered Beyleveld Brownsword (2001). will argue that shows established principles human dignity limited value relation other informed choice, autonomy equity PGC applied define partially resolve outstanding necessary for consistent ethical guidance