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J Med Ethics 1999;25:163-171 doi:10.1136/jme.25.2.163
  • Research Article

Prenatal diagnosis and discrimination against the disabled.

  1. L Gillam
  1. Murdoch Institute, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.

      Abstract

      Two versions of the argument that prenatal diagnosis discriminates against the disabled are distinguished and analysed. Both are shown to be inadequate, but some valid concerns about the social effects of prenatal diagnosis are highlighted.

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