Culture and Communication

Question 1

Bronshtein, Blumenfeld, Blumenfeld 1996

Answer 1

Israel
14/15 terminated pregnancy with dx of cleft
In 1999 same results (23/24 said they would terminate)

Question 2

Jones 1999

Answer 2

San Diego

Vast majority continued pregnancy

Question 3

Counseling parents

Answer 3

Talk to parents before prenatal testing if possible
-what is being tested for
-family history
-expectations
Management and treatment of cleft
Cleft may be better or worse than predicted
Give complete info, do not weigh options for them
Follow AMA standards