The Master of Arts in Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program
Presents
A Montgomery Lecture
With
Lisa Campo-Engelstein, PhD
Director of the Institute for Bioethics & Health Humanities
University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston TX
The Legal and Ethical Considerations of Posthumous Reproduction
This talk will discuss some of the legal and ethical considerations of posthumous reproduction. Professor Campo-Engelstein will outline the benefits and harms of posthumous assisted reproduction for various stakeholders, including the deceased, the deceased’s partner and family, and posthumously conceived children—and in doing so, will identify legal rights of posthumously conceived children. Additionally, this talk will describe why written consent regarding posthumous assisted reproduction best ensures the autonomy of the deceased. Lastly, this talk will explain why spouse or partner request for posthumous assisted reproduction is seen as the least ethically contentious, though it could reinforce heteronormative nuclear family formations.
In-person attendance is open to the Northwestern Community: Searle Seminar Room in the Lurie Research Building (303 East Superior Street, Chicago Campus). Zoom attendance is open to all. Registration required.
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