Pennsylvania law prohibits the procurement, sale, or use of fetal tissue or organs in violation of specific regulations, with civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation. The law clarifies that diagnostic tests and pathological examinations on aborted fetuses, as well as in vitro fertilization procedures, are not prohibited. Additionally, physicians violating informed consent or medical consultation laws can face civil liability, damages, and punitive penalties.
The department may assess civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation for illegal procurement, sale, or use of fetal tissue or organs.
No, the law explicitly states that performing diagnostic tests or pathological examinations on an unborn child or aborted fetus is not prohibited.
Yes, physicians who knowingly violate informed consent or medical consultation laws can face civil liability, damages, and punitive penalties.
No, the law clarifies that in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer are neither condoned nor prohibited by this section.