NIPD Flashcards
1
Q
What is NIPD
A
blood test to detect cell free foetal DNA in the mothers blood can test for: sex (important for X linked disorders) single gene disorders aneuploidies
2
Q
what are some ethical problems with NIPD
A
increase in the number of terminations
sends a message about societal attitudes to disability
what constitutes a disability
less research for disabilities
not 100% accurate
do we allow parents to chose a disability
eugenics slippery slope
detailed counselling and consent needed
sometimes extra tests are needed
worry for parents
