Re: Medical EV problem
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An 'elective' amneocentisis can be rejected by either parent in the US. However, most applications of these tests are not elective, but rather forced by a doctor to either protect the life of the baby or the mother.
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Does this apply to the diagnosis of Downs Syndrome? I think the usual clinical argument is that the childs or parents life would not be worth living. I know a few people with Down's syndrome who rather enjoy their lives, and would resent being terminated to 'protect' their own or their parents quality of life.
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