Genetic Counseling in Prenatally Diagnosed Trisomy 18 and 21: Psychosocial Aspects

[摘要] Aminocentesis detected 15 fetuses with trisomy 18 or 21 during a three-year period. Of the 15 families, 14 elected to terminate the pregnancy; 12 of the 15 families responded to a questionnaire that explored the various psychosocial aspects and the effectiveness of genetic counseling associated with their decisions.

[学科分类] 儿科学