Managing parental capacity concerns in IVF: the role of child welfare committees—a survey of unit directors
Concerns about prospective PC are relatively uncommon but present in all IVF units. The most frequent concerns relate to cognitive developmental disability, mental illness, and severe physical disabilities. While most directors consult CWCs in such cases, satisfaction with their function is mixed. These findings highlight the need for clearer guidelines and more accessible, consistent consultation structures to support clinicians in managing complex cases.
Authors
- Avi Tsafrir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2676-3877)
- Shlomit Tsafrir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0335-0394)
- Tamar Artom
- Jordana Hyman
- Raoul Orvieto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0865-1196)
- Zivit Worcman
Institutions
- Tel Aviv University (IL)
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem (IL)
- Sheba Medical Center (IL)
- Shaare Zedek Medical Center (IL)
- CARE Fertility (US)
- Israel Cancer Association (IL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics
- Published
- 2025-06-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10815-025-03529-y
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Hebrew University of Jerusalem