What is the difference between Canadian IVF and domestic IVF?
IVF technology is a kind of medical means to help couples who cannot conceive naturally realize their reproductive dreams. In Canada and China, IVF technology has been widely used, but there are some differences in the development and management of this field between the two places. This article will elaborate on the differences between Canadian IVF and domestic IVF from four aspects.
Laws, regulations and management system
Canada's IVF laws and regulations are relatively complete. Canada's federal government and provinces have relevant regulations to regulate the implementation of IVF technology. For example, the reproductive technology regulations of the Canadian federal government require that doctors must receive special training before they can engage in IVF surgery and ensure the informed consent of patients. In addition, Canada also stipulated the longest storage period of IVF embryos and detailed management measures such as embryo donation.
In contrast, there are relatively few laws and regulations on IVF in China. Although China has also strengthened the management of IVF in recent years, it still lacks clear regulations and standards. In China, the implementation of IVF technology mainly depends on the self-discipline of hospitals and the guidance of industry associations.
Technical level and medical equipment
Canada is a leader in IVF technology. Canada has many internationally renowned IVF clinics and hospitals, such as Toronto Children's Hospital and Vancouver IVF Center. These medical institutions have accumulated rich experience in IVF technology research and clinical practice, have advanced medical equipment and professional teams, and provide high-quality services.
The technology of IVF in China is also developing rapidly, and some large general hospitals and professional institutions have begun to provide this service. However, compared with Canada, the technical level of IVF in China still lags behind. Some domestic medical institutions are relatively backward in equipment and technology, resulting in a relatively low success rate.
Expenses and medical insurance
In Canada, the cost of IVF is high, which usually requires couples to bear greater economic pressure. The cost of IVF includes medical testing, surgical operation and embryo culture, and the cost of the whole process may be as high as tens of thousands of yuan or more. In Canada, some private medical insurance plans may partially reimburse IVF costs, but their coverage is limited.
The cost of IVF in China is relatively low. Domestic medical institutions generally provide a price list for IVF, and couples can choose services at different prices according to their needs. In addition, some large medical insurance companies also began to provide IVF insurance products to provide financial support for patients.
Auxiliary technology and medical service
Canada is rich in IVF technology aids. In addition to conventional IVF technology, Canada also widely uses assisted reproductive technology, such as preimplantation genetic diagnosis, embryo cryopreservation and ovarian tissue freezing. In addition, Canada's IVF services are relatively complete, including patient psychological counseling, nutrition guidance and comprehensive rehabilitation services.
There is still a certain gap between domestic IVF assisted technology and Canada. Although some domestic medical institutions provide conventional IVF technology, the application of auxiliary technology is relatively small. At the same time, domestic medical institutions also need to strengthen psychological counseling and rehabilitation services for patients to improve the overall level of medical services.
Summary
To sum up, there are some differences between Canada's IVF and China's laws, regulations and management systems, technical level and medical equipment, costs and medical insurance, as well as auxiliary technology and medical services. Canada has developed relatively early in the field of IVF, has relatively complete laws, regulations and management systems, has advanced technology and equipment, and provides comprehensive medical services. Although the domestic IVF technology is developing rapidly, it still needs to strengthen the construction of laws and regulations, improve the technical level and improve the service quality to better meet the needs of patients.
