[Ethical problems in prenatal diagnosis].
With regard to the aim of prenatal diagnosis two types can be distinguished, a therapy-referring and an existence-referring one. In the context of both types goods are endangered. From en ethical point of view both types are differently justified. In the scope of ultrasound-screening both types are mixed and special problems of counselling and informed consent emerge. In the context of genetic prenatal diagnosis a possible preimpact of a right to privacy is discussed. Finally several proposals are made concerning a collaboration of medical care and psychosocial counselling in the frame of prenatal diagnosis. Probably they can contribute to a protection of the endangered goods.
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Institut für Geschichte und Ethik der Medizin, Universität zu Köln, Joseph-Stelzmann-Str. 9, Gebäude 29, 50931 Köln.
D003219:Confidentiality; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007258:Informed Consent; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis