Non-invasive Prenatal Testing for Fetal Whole Genome Sequencing: An Interpretive Critical Review of the Ethical, Legal, Social, and Policy Implications

Non-invasive Prenatal Testing for Fetal Whole Genome Sequencing: An Interpretive Critical Review of the Ethical, Legal, Social, and Policy Implications

Introduction: Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) allows for genetic testing of a fetus through the analysis of cell-free DNA from the mother’s plasma. NIPT is easy and safe for the fetus, since it only requires a blood draw from the mother and therefore holds no risk of miscarriage. It is conside...

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Main Authors: Hazar Haidar, Renata Iskander
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Programmes de bioéthique, École de santé publique de l'Université de Montréal 2022-03-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Bioethics
Subjects:
non-invasive prenatal screening
fetal whole genome sequencing
future child
prospective parents
ELSI
Online Access:https://cjb-rcb.ca/index.php/cjb-rcb/article/view/413

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