Born to Donate: Proposals for “Savior Sibling” Regulation in Latin America

摘要

Background: Savior Sibling is a child who is born to provide an organ, bone marrow or cell transplant to a sibling that is affected with a fatal disease. There are created with the In vitro fertilization (IVF) and Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). Objective: In the creation of Savior Sibling, the ethical standards for organ donation of childrenbecome less demanding. Therefore, we propose that the authorization of the technique considers, unavoidably, the opinion of an impartial third party that can guarantee the welfare of the child. Methods: It is a critical analysis of the laws that regulate the creation of babies to serve as organ donors. We evaluate under what circumstances the organizations that play a part in the decisions, fulfill the ethical standards to allow the organ donation of children. Result: The requirement of an impartial third party that ensures the best interest of the child.