Congenital - malformations, deformities, diseases etc. are those which are either present at birth, or which, being transmitted direct from the parents, show themselves soon after birth. Congenital Abnormalities - Deformities or diseases which are either present at birth or show themselves soon after birth. Consent - acceptance of the procedures involved in donation. A donor must give consent before any of the procedures begin. Before she gives consent, a clinic must have given her adequate information and offered counselling.
Consent is given by completing and signing a form supplied by the HFEA to the clinic.
This consent to the use and storage of eggs and embryos made from those eggs is called 'informed consent'. Consent to a medical procedure, such as egg collection is called 'valid consent'. Consent can be changed - it may be withdrawn or varied at any time unless the embryo concerned has already been used. Counselling - All licensed clinics are required to offer patients counselling. Such counselling aims to enable the patient to understand the implications of treatment, to give emotional support and to help the patient cope with the consequences of treatment.