Oftentimes, technology advances further than our ability to deal with the ethical issues as a society. On Friday, we will be showing an embryo transfer. I would need to refer you to your doctor for MD-related questions. Yes, we are on-call 24 hours a day. We work long hours.
Someone is always on-call for the lab.
This is an unpredictable process. The physicians we work with are the same way. We work Saturdays and Sundays too. We also have to be available to monitor the laboratory equipment for any mechanical failure. My degree is in Anatomy.