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R Baumann-Hölzle1, D Hürlimann
1Interdisziplinäres Institut für Ethik im Gesundheitswesen, Dialog Ethik, Zürich. rbaumann@dialog-ethik.ch
Therapeutische Umschau. Revue Therapeutique
|November 1, 2006
Summary
Women often lack understanding of first-trimester screening tests, including their limitations as risk assessments. A Swiss counseling approach enhances informed decision-making by focusing on individual support rather than routine screening.
Area of Science:
- Maternal-fetal medicine
- Reproductive health decision-making
- Health communication
Context:
- International studies reveal inadequate understanding of first-trimester screening tests among pregnant women.
- Women often receive information that is not easily understandable, failing to grasp the test's nature as a risk assessment versus a diagnosis.
- Misunderstanding of false positive and false negative results is common, hindering informed consent.
Purpose:
- To address the deficit in women's understanding of first-trimester screening tests.
- To develop and evaluate a counseling concept that supports informed decision-making for pregnant women and their partners.
- To transition the first-trimester test from a public health screening tool to a personalized decision-support instrument.
Summary:
- A Swiss counseling concept was developed, comprising an information brochure, physician counseling framework, and training program.
- This concept individualizes the first-trimester test, emphasizing its role in supporting personal choices rather than routine population screening.
- Evaluation by the Swiss National Science Foundation confirmed its efficacy, leading to its adoption as an official counseling standard.
Impact:
- Improved informed choice for pregnant women regarding first-trimester screening.
- Enhanced communication skills for healthcare providers involved in genetic counseling.
- Established an integrative tool for decision-making support, promoting patient autonomy in reproductive healthcare.
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