Informed consent in medically assisted procreation in Italy: medico-legal and ethical challenges shaping physician responsibility - Takeaways - MDSpire

Informed consent in medically assisted procreation in Italy: medico-legal and ethical challenges shaping physician responsibility

  • By

  • Costanza Raimondi

  • Pia Ferrari

  • Pietro Refolo

  • Antonio Oliva

  • Antonio G. Spagnolo

  • July 2, 2026

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    Informed consent in medically assisted procreation (MAP) in Italy differs significantly from standard healthcare consent.

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    MAP consent is characterized by its joint nature, temporal extension, and partial irrevocability after fertilization.

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    Physicians in MAP must ensure comprehensive communication, extending their responsibilities beyond technical information.

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    Structured counseling and careful documentation are essential to support decision-making and mitigate medico-legal risks.

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    The legal framework established by Law No. 219/2017 mandates that no medical treatment may proceed without informed consent.

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Informed consent in medically assisted procreation in Italy: medico-legal and ethical challenges shaping physician responsibility

  • by Costanza Raimondi, Pia Ferrari, Pietro Refolo, Antonio Oliva, Antonio G. Spagnolo

  • July 2, 2026

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