1st NEFS Quarterly Meeting of the  New England Fertility Society
Thursday, March 1, 2012 ~ Marriott, Newton, MA
“The Dangers of ‘Personhood’ Legislation”
Presented by:
Sean Tipton
Director, Public Affairs
American Society of Reproductive Medicine
Washington D.C. Description of Presentation:
A national trend to use statutes or constituinal amendments to establish that a fertilized egg is the legal and moral equivalent to a born child poses grave risks to reproductive medicine., endangering contraception, pregnancy termination and ART. Learning Objectives:
At the end of this program, the participant should be able to:
1. Understand the history of “personhood” legislation
2. Appreciate the danger “personhood” legislation poses to reproductive medicine
3. Develop new skills so they can advocate against “personhood” legislation
Meeting Agenda:
4:30-6:00 pm - Executive Committee Meeting
6:00-7:00 pm - Check-in and Social Reception
7:00-8:00 pm - Dinner (SCROLL DOWN FOR RSVP FORMS)
8:00-9:30 pm - Opening Remarks, Presentation, Open Discussion
*There are no refunds for no-shows or cancellations after Friday, February 17, 2012.
PARKING: Complimentary onsite parking available.
Directions: Click here for detailed driving direction and a map.
NEFS Member RSVP:
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