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Fertility Treatment (Transparency)
18 January 2023
Lead MP
Alex Davies-Jones
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
NHSStandards & Ethics
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Alex Davies-Jones raised concerns about fertility treatment (transparency) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Proposes a Bill requiring providers of in vitro fertilisation to publish information annually about the number of NHS-funded IVF cycles and additional treatments. Highlights regional disparities in IVF services, lack of adherence to NICE guidelines, and mis-selling of add-ons without clear evidence. Emphasises the need for transparency to address inequalities in access and outcomes.
Pontypridd
Moves a Bill requiring clinics to publish data on NHS-funded IVF cycles and add-on treatments. Discusses personal experience, regional disparities, lack of adherence to NICE guidelines, and issues with add-ons lacking clear evidence. Stresses the need for transparency to improve accountability and address inequalities in access and outcomes.
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