Chloe’s Law: A Powerful Legislative Movement Challenging a Core Ethical Norm of Genetic Testing

Arthur L. Caplan

doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.1002219

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Chloe’s Law: A Powerful Legislative Movement Challenging a Core Ethical Norm of Genetic Testing

Arthur L. Caplan

* E-mail: Arthur.caplan@nyumc.org

Affiliation Director, Division of Medical Ethics, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York, United States of America
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Chloe’s Law: A Powerful Legislative Movement Challenging a Core Ethical Norm of Genetic Testing

Arthur L. Caplan

Published: August 6, 2015
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.1002219

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ironic

Posted by renatelindeman on 13 Aug 2015 at 22:12 GMT

I find it ironic to read that Down syndrome is a 'disease' in an article reporting on a law intended to ensure women receive positive information about Down syndrome. Makes you wonder how much personal bias will still filter through the positive counseling...

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