Testing times : do new prenatal tests signal the end of Down syndrome? / by Robert Cole and Gareth Jones

About this item

Title

Testing times : do new prenatal tests signal the end of Down syndrome? / by Robert Cole and Gareth Jones

Content partner

National Library of New Zealand

Collection

Index New Zealand

Description

Considers ethical issues surrounding the use of non-invasive prenatal diagnosis (NIPD) and the possible threats it may pose to the Down syndrome (DS) community. Argues that NIPD is simply an extension of current screening methods, raising similar ethical concerns, and that presently the programme shows little evidence of 'eugenics', demonstrated by moderate uptake rates and varying attitudes towards disability.

Format

Journal

Date created

1 Mar 2013

Creator

Cole, Robert, (Bioethics Centre, University of Otago) / Jones, D. Gareth, (David Gareth),, 1940-, (Bioethics Centre, University of Otago)

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/31844033

Related subjects

Prenatal diagnosis -- Moral and ethical aspects / Down syndrome / Bioethics / Eugenics -- Moral and ethical aspects

What is the copyright status of this item?

All Rights Reserved

This item is all rights reserved, which means you'll have to get permission from National Library of New Zealand before using it.

More Information

National Library of New Zealand has this to say about the rights status of this item:

Access restrictions apply. Archived copy only available onsite

What can I do with this item?

You must always check with National Library of New Zealand to confirm the specific terms of use, but this is our understanding:

Non-infringing use

NZ Copyright law does not prevent every use of a copyright work. You should consider what you can and cannot do with a copyright work.

No sharing

You may not copy and/or share this item with others without further permission. This includes posting it on your blog, using it in a presentation, or any other public use.

No modifying

You are not allowed to adapt or remix this item into any other works.

No commercial use

You may not use this item commercially.