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Prenatal Tests
Dr Agneta Sutton
Paperback: 59 pages
ISBN-10: 1860821456
ISBN-13: 978-1860821455
Product Dimensions: 14.2 x 10.2 x 0.8 cm
Developments in medical science and technology enable closer monitoring of the unborn child - including the diagnosis of foetal abnormalities during pregnancy. What is the value of such information to the parents and what criteria should guide any decisions resulting from it? This booklet explains the various tests available, how they work and what their consequences can be. It explains Catholic teaching, based on the sanctity of life, and offers guidance on how to evaluate such tests.
Contents
Introduction
Two Case Studies
Techniques, Aims and Risks
The Church's Teaching
A Critical Examination of Arguments in Favour of Selective Abortion
Prenatal Diagnosis: Social and Psychological Aspects
Glossary