Xavier Symons

Xavier Symons is a Masters student in philosophy at Sydney University and has a keen interest in bioethics. Aside from his studies he enjoys playing guitar and reading American literature. He has contributed to a number of online publications, in addition to his work with BioEdge.

Ontario passes assisted dying law

Xavier Symons | 19 May 2017 |

tags: canada, conscientious objection, euthanasia, ontario

Doctors worry about conscientious objection

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Trump to expand funding ban on abortion

Xavier Symons | 19 May 2017 |

tags: abortion, donald trump, mexico city policy

Mexico City policy will cover international health programs as well

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Do donor children benefit from knowing their origins?

Xavier Symons | 19 May 2017 |

tags: disclosure of biological parents, sperm donation

A Belgian bioethicist says No

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Beware of IVF incest, ethicists warn clinics

Xavier Symons | 13 May 2017 |

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ART clinics must prepare for “intrafamilial reproductive arrangements”, says the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.

Conscience wars intensify in the US

Xavier Symons | 13 May 2017 |

tags: abortion, conscientious objection, contraception, ezekiel emanuel, us

A new article on conscientious objection in the New England Journal of Medicine has sparked outcry among conservative bioethicists.

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Do Australian Christians support euthanasia?

Xavier Symons | 13 May 2017 |

tags: assisted dying, australia, euthanasia, law

A recent episode of Q&A sparked debate about Christian support for assisted dying.

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Two doctors charged with FGM in US-first

Xavier Symons | 6 May 2017 |

tags: female genital mutilation, islam, law, us

Two Detroit-based Muslim doctors have been charged with carrying out female genital mutilation.

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National Academies respond to conflict of interest claims

Xavier Symons | 6 May 2017 |

tags: conflict of interest, us

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine are strengthening their conflict of interest policy.

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UK IVF providers trading “free treatment” for egg donation

Xavier Symons | 6 May 2017 |

tags: clinical ethics, commercialization, ivf, uk

Journalists allege that women are being pressuring into exchanging eggs for free IVF treatment.

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Transplant ethics for the 21st Century

Xavier Symons | 22 Apr 2017 |

tags: transplant ethics, transplant surgery, uterus transplant

New innovations in organ transplantation pose unique problems for bioethicists.

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Euthanasia rates rise by 10% in the Netherlands

Xavier Symons | 22 Apr 2017 |

tags: assisted dying, euthanasia, netherlands

Deaths by euthanasia increased 10% in the Netherlands in 2016, according to a new report.

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Indian state moves toward ‘two child policy’

Xavier Symons | 22 Apr 2017 |

tags: abortion, india, one-child policy, population control

The Indian state of Assam may enact a strict 'two child policy' in response to concerns about rapid population growth in the region.

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Parents deserve kids with their own genes – Singapore court

Xavier Symons | 7 Apr 2017 |

tags: art, genetic affinity, ivf, singapore, wrongful birth

A Singaporean court has ruled that parents have a strong interest in their 'genetic affinity' with their children.

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Swedes trade swipe cards for microchip implants

Xavier Symons | 7 Apr 2017 |

tags: ethics of technology, privacy, security

A small Swedish tech company is microchipping its employees for security access.

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FDA green-lights more 23andMe genetic tests

Xavier Symons | 7 Apr 2017 |

tags: 23andme, genetic testing, law, us

A new set of 23andMe genetic tests have been authorised by the FDA.

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