Embryo Harvesting and Freezing/Genetic Manipulation (Posthumous Conception Case)

Description:  Eighteen months after her husband, Robert Capato, died of cancer, re¬spondent Karen Capato gave birth to twins conceived through in-vitro fertilization using her husband’s frozen sperm. Should technology be used to create live posthumously?

The paper covers:
1. A description of the topic and related ethical implications:
2. Stake holders in this scenario.

Supportive articles:

Ethical issues related to case: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIenB7qgIVk
Washington Post article of Karen Capato Case: http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2012-03-19/politics/35450022_1_karen-capato-robert-capato-survivor-benefitsUS
Supreme Court (2011) Ruling on Capato Case:  http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/11pdf/11-159.pdf