Journal Article

FZJ-2021-02371

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Heinrichs, B. (Corresponding author)FZJ*

2021
de Gruyter Berlin [u.a.]

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Please use a persistent id in citations: http://hdl.handle.net/2128/28831  doi:10.1515/jpm-2021-0194

Abstract: BackgroundNon-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) has been available for almost 10 years. In many countries the test attracted considerable criticism from the start. While most critical comments in this context deal with the (alleged) problem of eugenic selection, I will concentrate on a somewhat broader issue.ContentI will argue that NIPT clearly has the potential to increase reproductive autonomy and benefit expectant parents. However, NIPT can also put people in a situation that is morally overwhelming for them and from which there is no easy way out. In this sense, such tests can have a dilemma-generating effect.Summary and OutlookI will conclude that this can be adequately described by the term “moral ambivalence”.

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Ethik in den Neurowissenschaften (INM-8)

Research Program(s):

1. 5255 - Neuroethics and Ethics of Information (POF4-525) (POF4-525)

Appears in the scientific report 2021

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