Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences (SAMS / SAMW)
Medical-ethical recommendations on preimplantation genetic testing, including testing for hereditary disease and in infertility treatment.
At a glance
- Primary health focus
- General Health and Wellbeing
About
The Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences supports reflection on developments in medicine and healthcare. It issues medical-ethical guidelines, recommendations and position papers, and contributes expertise to public and policy discussions. Its Central Ethics Committee develops practical guidance for health professionals and biomedical research. Its work spans healthcare topics rather than providing clinical care.
Ecosystem need
Reproductive medicine raises ethical questions about genetic testing, counselling and informed decision-making.
Women’s health focus
Primary health area
General Health and WellbeingSAMS / SAMW supports medical sciences, ethics and health-system guidance across health areas, rather than a specific reproductive-health specialism.
Additional health area
Menstrual and Reproductive HealthIts reproductive-medicine recommendations address preimplantation genetic testing, counselling and decision-making in infertility treatment; this is a topic-specific contribution, not an organisation-wide women’s-health remit.