What is it about?
Families or partners who have lost their adolescent or young adult loved one to cancer may wish to pursue posthumous-assisted reproduction (PAR; i.e., using the deceased’s reproductive material for future family-building attempts). Families and partners may be experiencing grief when making decisions about PAR, which can raise ethical and psychological concerns. This article reviews these ethical and psychological considerations, presents a case study, and discusses ways that psychologists can help support surviving loved ones pursuing PAR in the context of grief.
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Why is it important?
Posthumous-assisted reproduction (PAR) is a growing interest among families who have lost their young loved one to cancer. Providers and families must be informed about the potential ways that grief can impact decision-making about PAR.
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This page is a summary of: Ethical and psychological considerations for posthumous-assisted reproduction for adolescents and young adults with poor cancer prognosis in the context of grief., Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology, March 2024, American Psychological Association (APA),
DOI: 10.1037/cpp0000502.
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