Genetic screening and respect for persons
Ruth Macklin tackles the ethical challenges in screening in early pregnancy, in particular the implications of testing for abnormalities and the potential message that sends to those living with such conditions.
For your discussion: At the end of the interview, Ruth Macklin describes the process of ethical approval in her institution. Do you think these issues can be assessed one a case-by-case basis? Or is a rule needed that applies to everyone?
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