Prenatal diagnosis and discrimination against the disabled.
- 1 April 1999
- journal article
- Published by BMJ in Journal of Medical Ethics
- Vol. 25 (2) , 163-171
- https://doi.org/10.1136/jme.25.2.163
Abstract
Two versions of the argument that prenatal diagnosis discriminates against the disabled are distinguished and analysed. Both are shown to be inadequate, but some valid concerns about the social effects of prenatal diagnosis are highlighted.Keywords
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