Of course we all know that there are pre-natal tests aimed at detecting Down Syndrome as early as the first trimester of pregnancy. The PBS show Religion and Ethics News Weekly has a very good report regarding this testing and the ethical considerations regarding parent's decision to abort or not when a prenatal test for Down Syndrome is positive. You can read the transcript of the report or watch the video at http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/week931/cover.html
Knowledge and understanding of these types of ethical issues are very important for nurses who may be caring for families facing these issues.
Knowledge and understanding of these types of ethical issues are very important for nurses who may be caring for families facing these issues.
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