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Clinical Genetics
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Clinical Genetics
A look at the diagnosis of genetic disorders in fetuses, counseling of parents, terminating pregnancy and ethics.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages) |
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1993
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"Through genetic diagnosis and counseling many syndromes or diseases, such as myoclonic epilepsy (Hammans & et al., 1991, pp. 1311-1313), sickle cell disease (Granda & et al., 1991, pp. 152-153), and the X syndrome of mental retardation (Rousseau & et al., 1991, pp. 1673-1681) can be identified prenatally. These diagnostic procedures can save future parents the anguish of having children who cannot lead fulfilling and independent lives. However, medical science does not always answer the ethical question of whether such disorders warrant the termination of a pregnancy or a decision by a couple not to have children.In addition, the structure of the encounter between counselor and client makes non-directive genetic counseling in connection with prenatal diagnosis difficult.
The offer of prenatal diagnosis and pregnancy termination..."
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Clinical Genetics (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 12, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-Clinical-Genetics/20221
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"Clinical Genetics" 15 January 2012. Web. 12 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-Clinical-Genetics/20221>
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