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Counselling Services Under the Assisted Human Reproduction Act

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Table of Contents

1. Purpose of Document
2. Background Information
2.1 Risks of AHR and Purpose of AHR Counselling
2.2 Consent Framework and Scope of Counselling under the Assisted Human Reproduction Act
2.3 Considerations in Making Regulations
2.4 AHR Counselling in Canada and Internationally
2.5 Genetic Counselling
3. What We've Heard So Far
4. Policy Options for the Regulation of AHR Counselling Services
4. 1 When To Provide Counselling Services
4.1.1 Questions for Stakeholders
4.2 Who Provides Counselling Services
4.2.1 Questions for Stakeholders
4.3 Issues To Be Covered in a Counselling Session
4.3.1 Questions for Stakeholders
4.4 Responsibilities of Licensees
4.4.1 Questions for Stakeholders
Annex A: International Comparison of Requirements for AHR Counselling
Annex B: Reference List
Glossary of Terms
Notes

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