Abstract：
This study aims to systematically analyze the provision of information on Time-lapse Imaging (TLI) by UK fertility clinic websites. We conducted an analysis of 106 clinic websites that offer fertility treatment to self-funded patients. The analysis aimed to examine whether these clinics offer TLI, the associated cost for patients, and the clarity and quality of the provided information. Out of the 106 websites analysed, 71 (67%) claimed to offer TLI. Among these websites, 25 (35.2%) mentioned charging patients between £300 and £850, 25 (35.8%) claimed not to charge patients, and 21 (29.6%) did not provide any cost information for TLI. Furthermore, 64 (90.1%) websites made claims or implied that TLI leads to improved clinical outcomes by enhancing embryo selection. Notably, 34 (47.9%) websites did not mention or provide any links to the HFEA rating system. It is crucial to provide patients with clear and accurate information to enable them to make fully informed decisions about TLI, particularly when they are responsible for the associated costs. The findings of this study raise concerns about the reliability and accuracy of the information available on fertility clinic websites, which are typically the primary source of information for patients.
摘要：
本研究旨在系统分析英国生育诊所网站提供的延时成像（TLI）信息。我们对106个为自费患者提供生育治疗的临床网站进行了分析。该分析旨在检查这些诊所是否提供TLI，患者的相关费用，以及所提供信息的清晰度和质量。在分析的106个网站中，71（67%）声称提供TLI。在这些网站中,25（35.2％）提到向患者收费在300英镑至850英镑之间，25（35.8％）声称不向患者收费，21人(29.6%)未提供TLI的任何费用信息.此外，64个（90.1%）网站声称或暗示TLI通过增强胚胎选择来改善临床结果。值得注意的是,34(47.9%)个网站没有提到或提供任何HFEA评级系统的链接。至关重要的是为患者提供清晰准确的信息，使他们能够就TLI做出充分知情的决定。特别是当他们负责相关的成本。这项研究的结果引起了人们对生育诊所网站上可用信息的可靠性和准确性的担忧，这些信息通常是患者的主要信息来源。
