Elizabeth Callinan is a member of the Voice editorial committee and has a keen interest in the ethics of prenatal screening for chromosomal conditions such as Down syndrome. As the Medical Services Advisory Committee debates whether to add Non Invasive Prenatal Screening (NIPS) to the Medical Benefits Scheme, Elizabeth argues that more thought is needed on all sides beforehand. This technology has the potential to become routine prenatal care, yet the ethical implications of its widespread use need much more consideration – argues Elizabeth in this nuanced article.
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