Psychological and Ethical Problems Arising for Physicians and Parents from the Prenatal Diagnosis of Malformations

摘要: Undoubtedly, the value of prenatal diagnostic procedures is accompanied by positive psychological effects in case a normal fetus. Anxieties are relieved and uncertainties overcome. A effect also attributed particularly to ultrasonography obstetricians pediatric surgeons even if it leads discovery malformation The believed come from several advantages related early diagnosis. It has been observed that telling mother family may lead transitory agitation which then can be followed acceptance fact emotional stabilization. If physician takes time care relate diagnosis parents have opportunity acquaint themselves with prospect having malformed perhaps chronically ill child prepare for special needs burdens. In addition, expected reducing risks delivery planned cesarean section, admission optimally equipped centers, increased certainty based on calculable risks.