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Prenatal genetic testing and screening: constructing needs and reinforcing inequities.

A Lippman1

  • 1Dep't of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, McGill University.

American Journal of Law & Medicine
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Genetic technologies are reshaping disease definitions and treatments, leading to "geneticization." Prenatal genetic testing offers perceived benefits but warrants critical examination for its impact on women's healthcare.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Sociology
  • Bioethics
  • Genetics

Background:

  • The increasing application of genetic technologies influences how society understands disease and illness.
  • The concept of "geneticization" highlights the dominant role of genetics in contemporary health narratives.
  • Social construction plays a significant role in shaping the understanding of biological phenomena.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the influence and implications of genetic technologies on disease definitions and illness treatment.
  • To critically examine the purported benefits of prenatal genetic testing and screening.
  • To explore the consequences of a genetic perspective on women and their healthcare needs.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of "geneticization."
Keywords:
Genetics and Reproduction

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  • Critical examination of discourse surrounding prenatal genetic testing and screening.
  • Qualitative exploration using narratives of prenatal diagnosis.

    • Main Results:

    • Geneticization is a dominant discourse shaping health and disease understanding.
    • Prenatal genetic testing presents a complex interplay of reassurance, choice, and control.
    • The focus on genetics can construct a perceived need for these technologies.
    • A genetic perspective has significant consequences for women's healthcare.

    Conclusions:

    • The application of genetic technologies profoundly impacts disease definitions and treatment paradigms.
    • Prenatal genetic testing requires critical scrutiny regarding its societal and individual implications, particularly for women.
    • Understanding the social construction of genetic disease is crucial for ethical healthcare practices.