"Debating Personhood: The Impact of Alabama's Embryo Ruling on IVF and Medical Treatments"

The Alabama Supreme Court's recent ruling that all embryos are "children" under state law has raised questions about the definition of "personhood" and could have legal ramifications for IVF doctors and patients. Medical and scientific consensus worldwide disagrees with this ruling, stating that embryos are cells capable of creating life rather than consisting of actual life. The determination of when personhood begins and what should be defined as an embryo has been evolving globally, with differing definitions and perspectives. The ruling has sparked concerns about the impact on access to fertility treatment, the destruction of unused embryos in IVF, and potential future legal and ethical implications.