Ethical considerations for choosing between possible models for using NIPD for aneuploidy detection

Journal of Medical Ethics 38 (10):614-618 (2012)
  Copy   BIBTEX

Abstract

Recent scientific advances mean the widespread introduction of non-invasive prenatal diagnosis (NIPD) for chromosomal aneuploidies may be close at hand, raising the question of how NIPD should be introduced as part of antenatal care pathways for pregnant women. In this paper, the authors examine the ethical implications of three hypothetical models for using NIPD for aneuploidy in state-funded healthcare systems and assess which model is ethically preferable. In comparing the models, the authors consider their respective timings; how each model would fit with current screening and diagnostic tests offered to pregnant women; the implications of offering NIPD at different stages of pregnancy; and the potential for each model to support reproductive autonomy and informed decision-making. The authors conclude by favouring a model that would be offered at 11–13 weeks gestation, alongside existing combined screening, provided that this is accompanied by measures to maximise informed decision-making, for example, provision of adequate pretest and post-test counselling

Links

PhilArchive



    Upload a copy of this work     Papers currently archived: 90,616

External links

Setup an account with your affiliations in order to access resources via your University's proxy server

Through your library

Similar books and articles

Making choices.Victoria Parker - 2009 - Chicago, Ill.: Heinemann Library.
Universalism versus relativism in public relations.Hyo-Sook Kim - 2005 - Journal of Mass Media Ethics 20 (4):333 – 344.

Analytics

Added to PP
2012-06-29

Downloads
11 (#975,863)

6 months
3 (#445,838)

Historical graph of downloads
How can I increase my downloads?

Author's Profile

Ainsley Newson
University of Sydney