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Practical and ethical considerations of noninvasive prenatal diagnosis

Authors :
Benn, Peter A.
Chapman, Audrey R.
Source :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. May 27, 2009, Vol. 301 Issue 20, p2154, 3 p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

Prenatal diagnosis plays a very vital role in the diagnosis of various chromosome abnormalities and helps remove the fear of having a child with a severe mental or physical disability. However, such diagnosis brings along with it several moral and ethical as well as practical considerations, some of which are highlighted.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00987484
Volume :
301
Issue :
20
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.202397801