Asked by Julie Ellsworth on Sep 27, 2024

George Annas believes that, historically,

A) prenatal screening has been used to find conditions that could justify the view that abortion is permissible because the fetus would be better off dead.
B) prenatal screening has been used to find conditions that could be rectified by genetic therapies.
C) prenatal screening has been used as a substitute for elective abortion.
D) all of these choices.

George Annas

He is a prominent figure in the field of bioethics, known for his work on patient rights and healthcare in the context of law and ethics.

Prenatal Screening

Medical tests and procedures conducted during pregnancy to assess the health status and development of the fetus, and to detect any potential genetic or chromosomal abnormalities.

Justify Abortion

The act of providing reasons or arguments in support of terminating a pregnancy based on ethical, medical, or personal criteria.

  • Comprehend the ethical considerations and moral discussions involved in genetic alteration and prenatal testing.
  • Apprehend the significance and repercussions of prenatal genetic diagnostics on societal structures and individuals with disabilities.