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Precious fertility and third-trimester tests.

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  • 1The Institute of Medicine, Law and Bioethics, University of Manchester, Manchester, U.K.

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|August 19, 1999
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This paper explores the ethics of late-term amniocentesis, questioning if certain pregnancies warrant special consideration. It aims to resolve ethical dilemmas surrounding when and to whom these tests should be offered.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Prenatal Diagnosis

Background:

  • The paper addresses the ethical considerations of performing amniocentesis late in pregnancy.
  • It questions the concept of 'precious pregnancies' and its implications for medical interventions.
  • The ethical debate surrounding late-term abortions following diagnostic tests is examined.

Discussion:

  • Analysis of the ethical justifications for offering late-pregnancy amniocentesis.
  • Exploration of criteria for determining patient eligibility for such procedures.
  • Discussion on the circumstances under which late-term amniocentesis is ethically permissible.

Key Insights:

  • Ethical frameworks for late-term prenatal diagnostics are proposed.
  • The paper advocates for a nuanced approach to amniocentesis based on individual circumstances.
Keywords:
Genetics and Reproduction

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  • Resolution of ethical conflicts concerning late abortion following diagnostic testing.

    • Outlook:

    • Potential impact on clinical guidelines for prenatal care.
    • Further research into patient autonomy and informed consent in late-term procedures.
    • Implications for bioethical discourse on reproductive rights and responsibilities.