Ethical issues in genetic intervention.
Genetic interventions, such as amniocentesis or selective abortion, present ethical dilemmas that may conflict with social work values. The author discusses the psychosocial implications of these procedures, focusing on such concepts as genetic health, parents as consumers, and privacy of genetic information.
D000029:Abortion, Legal / Q000523:psychology; D000649:Amniocentesis / Q000523:psychology; D001675:Bioethics; D005260:Female; D030342:Genetic Diseases, Inborn; D005818:Genetic Engineering; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D037841:Pregnant People; D012945:Social Values; D012947:Social Work; D026712:Value of Life