Victorian Consolidated Regulations

Infertility Treatment Regulations 1997 - SECT 7

Counselling prior to donation

7. Counselling prior to donation

For the purposes of section 16 of the Act, counselling is required in relation
to the following prescribed matters-

   (a)  the motivation for donating gametes, zygotes or embryos;

   (b)  the requirements of the Act in relation to the disclosure of the
        identity of the donor to the Authority and to donor-conceived children
        if they seek that information;

   (c)  the possible impact of donation on the donor's children;

   (d)  the possible impact of donation on the donor's spouse;

   (e)  any issue or concern raised by the donor or his or her spouse in
        relation to the donation;

   (f)  in the case of a known donor, the impact on the donor's relationship
        with the recipients;

   (g)  the general requirements of the Act relating to donors.