MAKING BABIES: ETHICAL AND PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES OF GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION IN FUNDING FOR MEDICALLY ASSISTED REPRODUCTION AND ADOPTIONS

Abstract

This paper discusses and illustrates some of the ethical issues related to assisted reproduction and adoption along with reasons why these issues are controversial. The paper then presents some current government interventions in how assisted reproduction efforts and adoptions are funded along with related ethical questions. Finally, the paper concludes by discussing the role of government and presenting some problems with governments being involved in these interventions.