| Unit name | Ethical, Legal and Professional Issues at the Start of Life |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MEDIM6004 |
| Credit points | 15 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Professor. Huxtable |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
MEDIM6000, MEDIM6001 |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Bristol Medical School (PHS) |
| Faculty | Faculty of Health and Life Sciences |
Subject matter to be covered will include: (i.) when does human life begin?, (ii.) the ethical and legal status of the embryo and foetus (including termination of pregnancy, genetic testing/screening, and research), and (iii.) ethical and legal issues surrounding assisted reproduction (including reproductive technologies, surrogacy, professional and regulatory guidance e.g. Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority).
