Special Considerations for Minority Participation in Prenatal Diagnosis

Authors:
  • RMRobert F. Murray
    Robert F. Murray
  • NCNaomi Chamberlain
    Naomi Chamberlain
  • JFJohn Fletcher
    John Fletcher
  • EHErnest Hopkins
    Ernest Hopkins
  • RJRudolph Jackson
    Rudolph Jackson
  • PKPatricia A. King
    Patricia A. King
  • TPTabitha M. Powledge
    Tabitha M. Powledge
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Abstract
Parents who use information from prenatal diagnosis in family planning may be faced with difficult decisions. For a variety of reasons, the communications and decision-making process may be substantially more complex and difficult if the parents are members of a minority group. Unless a number of special considerations are kept in mind when programs of prenatal diagnosis for minorities are developed, such programs may be more harmful than beneficial. (JAMA 243:1254-1256, 1980)