The American Nurses Association (ANA) has announced its support
for the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 (H.R. 3) which
promotes the ethical use of stem cells for research and therapeutic
purposes that impact health. ANA endorses the federal funding of stem
cell research conducted within strict scientific and ethical guidelines.
In addition, ANA said it will work to advance public policy on stem cell
research that considers ethical and health care issues.
The Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007 expands federally
funded embryonic stem cell research, provided the cells meet the following
requirements: (1) the stem cells were derived from human embryos
donated from in vitro fertilization clinics for the purpose of fertility
treatment and were in excess of the needs of the individuals seeking
such treatment; (2) the embryos would never be implanted in a woman
and would otherwise be discarded; (3) the individuals seeking fertility
treatment donated the embryos with written informed consent and
without receiving any financial or other inducements to make the donation.
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