title: Ethics in obstetric ultrasound.
abstract: The authors provide an overview of ethics, medical ethics, and obstetric ethics. An ethical framework is developed using the beneficence and autonomy models of moral responsibility in obstetric care. In terms of this framework, four ethical issues common to all ultrasound examinations are examined: (1) competence to perform obstetric ultrasound and referral to specialists, (2) routine ultrasound screening, (3) disclosure of results, and (4) confidentiality.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York Hospital--Cornell Medical Center, New York 10021.
authors.forename: F A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Chervenak
authors.forename: L B
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: McCullough
mesh_terms: D026686:Beneficence; D003219:Confidentiality; D030881:Disclosure; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D028681:Moral Obligations; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D011247:Pregnancy; D037841:Pregnant People; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D011361:Professional Competence; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012732:Sex Determination Analysis; D012945:Social Values; D014342:Truth Disclosure; D014463:Ultrasonography