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Supporting Women's Autonomy in Prenatal Testing.

Authors :
Johnston, Josephine
Farrell, Ruth M.
Parens, Erik
Source :
New England Journal of Medicine. 8/10/2017, Vol. 377 Issue 6, p505-507. 2p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The authors show their support for the autonomy of women in prenatal genetic tests and abortion services. They discuss the complex meaning of prenatal genetic test results, study finding on prenatal genetic screening and diagnostic tests of women, and how offering patients a robust informed consent process will become more demanding.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00284793
Volume :
377
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New England Journal of Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
124559307
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMp1703425