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In reply to the discussion: As Transplants Expand To Faces And Genitals, Ethical Questions Arise [View all]Ms. Toad
(33,992 posts)75. Funny you should mention that . . .
My daughter's biological father was a medical student at the time.
Not even his wife had to sign off on his donation.
My daughter (now an adult who found him via 23 and me) has been welcomed into his family. But there are no legal ties. We don't get child support, they don't get mandatory visits.
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As Transplants Expand To Faces And Genitals, Ethical Questions Arise [View all]
TexasTowelie
Apr 2018
OP
if/when i die people can take whatever they want of me if it means an improvement in their lives
JI7
Apr 2018
#4
Such injuries have been a feature of wars since at least the dawn of explosive devices...
Hekate
Apr 2018
#35
This couple could do genetic embryo testing to eliminate the embryos that have the genetic defect.
LisaL
Apr 2018
#55
I'm just curious to know if a donor's family would have some avenue to veto it.
jberryhill
May 2018
#80
Donating one's body means donating the whole body unless specific exclusions are made.
milestogo
Apr 2018
#37