Title

Losing Embryos, Finding Justice: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Personhood

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Article

Publication Date

2018

Abstract

On 3 March 2018, a liquid nitrogen storage tank broke down at University Hospitals Fertility Center in Cleveland, Ohio. More than 950 patients lost over 4000 eggs and embryos (also called “preembryos”) that were frozen and stored for later use. The hospital's letter to patients pointed to human error. The Ohio Department of Health found the fertility center out of compliance, and inquests are still pending.

Publication Info

Annals of Internal Medicine. 2018;169(11):800-801

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