Are pregnant Australian women well informed about prenatal genetic screening? A systematic investigation using the Multidimensional Measure of Informed Choice

Heather Rowe, Jane Fisher, Julie Quinlivan

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Abstract

Background Ethical practice requires that decisions to participate in medical care be well informed. Investigations into prenatal genetic screening for Down syndrome have assessed women s knowledge but have not examined whether being well informed about the potential consequences of screening, such as subsequent diagnostic testing, diagnosis and termination, is associated with psychological distress for women.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)433 - 439
Number of pages7
JournalAustralian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Volume46
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2006

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