کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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3974365 | 1256987 | 2008 | 4 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
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SummaryOne of the ethical implications of the widespread introduction of non-invasive prenatal diagnosis (NIPD) is that it might undermine the making of informed choices. There is an almost universal agreement among health professionals and policy makers that prenatal testing decisions should reflect informed choices. It is, however, unclear the extent to which this is a universally held value. We present evidence to suggest that although informed choice is highly valued in Western, individualistically orientated countries, it is less highly valued in non-Western, more collectivist countries. This raises questions as to whether it is beneficial – and indeed appropriate – to recommend facilitating informed choices in countries where this is not a dominant value.
Journal: Seminars in Fetal and Neonatal Medicine - Volume 13, Issue 2, April 2008, Pages 99–102