Psychological and Legal Aspects of Artificial Insemination (A.I.D.): An Overview

Herbert Waltzer, M.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 36, Number 1

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1982.36.1.91

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The psychological and psychodynamic determinants and end-products of A.I.D., both of a positive and negative nature, are reviewed. Studies do not support the contention that a decision to participate in artificial insemination, in itself, is indicative of an emotional disturbance. There is no justification for the automatic requirement of psychological or psychiatric examinations of couples requesting this procedure. Some legal issues are reviewed.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 36 • Number 1 • 1982, pp. 1–142

Pages: 91 - 102

PubMed: 7081520

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Published in print: 1982, pp. 1–142

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Herbert Waltzer, M.D.^†

Jamaica, N.Y.

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Presented at the Grand Rounds of the Department of Psychiatry, Long Island Jewish-Hillside Medical Center, December 3, 1980.

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Assistant Director, Department of Psychiatry, Queens Hospital Center-Long Island Jewish-Hillside Medical Center Affiliation; Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Health Science Center, State University of New York at Stony Brook. Mailing address: 82-68 164th Street, Jamaica, N.Y. 11432.

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Psychological and Legal Aspects of Artificial Insemination (A.I.D.): An Overview

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