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Regulation of Assisted Reproductive Technologies: Gains and Losses

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  • Indira Chakravarthi

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Technology assessment and regulatory strategies have been proffered as ways of addressing concerns and problems arising from availability of certain medical technologies. Regulation especially is invoked as a remedy that can deliver several objectives—as a way of assuring quality care; as a way of preventing medical malpractice and negligence; as a remedy for market failure; as a way of improving performance and efficiency; and as a way of even achieving national health objectives or wider social goals such as equity and accountability. It is assumed that the key issues in regulation are its design and having proper monitoring and enforcement.  The article reviews the regulations instituted to address issues arising from the use of reproductive technologies. Through such analysis, the article seeks to draw attention to the field of technology assessment and regulation in general as applicable to biomedical technologies, in a context of overall commercialisation of medical and health care.

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  • Indira Chakravarthi, 2016. "Regulation of Assisted Reproductive Technologies: Gains and Losses," Indian Journal of Gender Studies, Centre for Women's Development Studies, vol. 23(1), pages 133-156, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:indgen:v:23:y:2016:i:1:p:133-156
    DOI: 10.1177/0971521515612866
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