Ethical considerations of mandatory pregnancy screening for chromosomal disorders: A Guidance
Ethical considerations of mandatory pregnancy screening for chromosomal disorders: A Guidance Contents Background ………………………………………1 Introduction……………………………………….2 Ethical Considerations ………………………….2-5 Pros and cons of NIPT………………………..…5-6 Conclusions ………………………………………6-7 References…………………………………………7-8 Background The purpose of this guidance is to present evidence surrounding ethical considerations regarding prenatal screening for chromosomal disorders; the pros and cons of making this procedure mandatory for expecting mothers, and the rules and regulations healthcare practitioners are advised to abide by. Pregnancy screening for chromosomal disorders could mean several things for different individuals, and this is important to consider in the application of healthcare systems. Knowledge of chromosomal disorder risk could result in dilemmas if pregnant women and couples’ choice is not in line with their cultural or religious needs. The overall evidence in the literature regarding pregnancy screening for chromosomal disorders highlight the role of choice in the decision-making process. Introduction Genomic medicine advancement has led to an important change in the types of genetic testing available for pregnant mothers, such as non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). For this guidance article, this method will be of …
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Ethical considerations of mandatory pregnancy screening for chromosomal disorders: A Guidance
Background The purpose of this guidance is to present evidence surrounding ethical considerations regarding prenatal screening for chromosomal disorders; the pros and cons of making this procedure mandatory for expecting mothers, and the rules and regulations healthcare practitioners are advised to abide by. Pregnancy screening for chromosomal disorders could mean several things for different individuals, and this is important to consider in the application of healthcare systems. Knowledge of chromosomal disorder risk could result in dilemmas if pregnant women and couples’ choice is not in line with their cultural or religious needs. The overall evidence in the literature regarding pregnancy screening for chromosomal disorders highlight the role of choice in the decision-making process. Introduction Genomic medicine advancement has led to an important change in the types of genetic testing available for pregnant mothers, such as non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). For this guidance article, this method will be of main focus. The National Screening Committee (NSC) has advised that every pregnant woman is offered to undergo screening for chromosomal abnormality; Down’s Syndrome (DS). According to …
Adult Autism Diagnosis in the UK
I’ve grown up and ‘functioned’ in society just about right until my late teens when I realise there’s something that’s not quite right. Growing up, I was often labelled as clumsy and forgetful. I couldn’t keep friendships going past certain age. There was only one friend with whom I’ve remained in contact even after moving around. I saw morals/choices as black and white, right and wrong. There was no grey area. I did my fair bit of research, and still couldn’t quite figure out what was missing. One day, I came across Simon Baron-Cohen’s research in Autism and realised I might be on the spectrum. I visited my GP and told them that I’d like to be referred for an assessment. Unfortunately, they dismissed my concerns, told me I might possibly be dyslexic and that ‘there’s no intervention for autism, so a diagnosis for adults is useless’. Luckily, I had to relocate for a new job and when I found myself struggling again, I visited my GP. I’ve told them of my concerns and that …
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Health Psychologist Health psychologists apply their understanding of health and psychology to support people to deal with the psychological and emotional components of health and illness. They support people who are dealing with a number of illnesses, whether it is a chronic illness or cancer diagnosis. They help promote healthy lifestyles and motivate individuals to stop smoking (smoking cessation) or lose weight. When offering 1:1 support, health psychologists look at several factors. These include environmental, psychological, socio-economic as well as physical health factors in order to develop an intervention for the individual. Despite the fact that health psychology is a sub-specialty field of clinical psychology, it has grown in recent years. Generally speaking, health psychologists work with adults, children and older adults. This is similar to clinical psychologists, both professionals may work within multi-disciplinary teams (nurses, doctors, dieticians, surgeons etc). Interestingly, you can also find health psychologists working in a community health setting, hospitals, university research teams and public health settings. Health psychologists can sometimes work independently with other healthcare organisations for consultation. They partake …
Ethical considerations of mandatory pregnancy screening for chromosomal disorders: A Guidance
Background The purpose of this guidance is to present evidence surrounding ethical considerations regarding prenatal screening for chromosomal disorders; the pros and cons of making this procedure mandatory for expecting mothers, and the rules and regulations healthcare practitioners are advised to abide by. Pregnancy screening for chromosomal disorders could mean several things for different individuals, and this is important to consider in the application of healthcare systems. Knowledge of chromosomal disorder risk could result in dilemmas if pregnant women and couples’ choice is not in line with their cultural or religious needs. The overall evidence in the literature regarding pregnancy screening for chromosomal disorders highlight the role of choice in the decision-making process. Introduction Genomic medicine advancement has led to an important change in the types of genetic testing available for pregnant mothers, such as non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). For this guidance article, this method will be of main focus. The National Screening Committee (NSC) has advised that every pregnant woman is offered to undergo screening for chromosomal abnormality; Down’s Syndrome (DS). According to …
Ethical considerations of mandatory pregnancy screening for chromosomal disorders: A Guidance
Ethical considerations of mandatory pregnancy screening for chromosomal disorders: A Guidance Contents Background ………………………………………1 Introduction……………………………………….2 Ethical Considerations ………………………….2-5 Pros and cons of NIPT………………………..…5-6 Conclusions ………………………………………6-7 References…………………………………………7-8 Background The purpose of this guidance is to present evidence surrounding ethical considerations regarding prenatal screening for chromosomal disorders; the pros and cons of making this procedure mandatory for expecting mothers, and the rules and regulations healthcare practitioners are advised to abide by. Pregnancy screening for chromosomal disorders could mean several things for different individuals, and this is important to consider in the application of healthcare systems. Knowledge of chromosomal disorder risk could result in dilemmas if pregnant women and couples’ choice is not in line with their cultural or religious needs. The overall evidence in the literature regarding pregnancy screening for chromosomal disorders highlight the role of choice in the decision-making process. Introduction Genomic medicine advancement has led to an important change in the types of genetic testing available for pregnant mothers, such as non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). For this guidance article, this method will be of …
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Ethical considerations of mandatory pregnancy screening for chromosomal disorders: A Guidance
Ethical considerations of mandatory pregnancy screening for chromosomal disorders: A Guidance Contents Background ………………………………………1 Introduction……………………………………….2 Ethical Considerations ………………………….2-5 Pros and cons of NIPT………………………..…5-6 Conclusions ………………………………………6-7 References…………………………………………7-8 Background The purpose of this guidance is to present evidence surrounding ethical considerations regarding prenatal screening for chromosomal disorders; the pros and cons of making this procedure mandatory for expecting mothers, and the rules and regulations healthcare practitioners are advised to abide by. Pregnancy screening for chromosomal disorders could mean several things for different individuals, and this is important to consider in the application of healthcare systems. Knowledge of chromosomal disorder risk could result in dilemmas if pregnant women and couples’ choice is not in line with their cultural or religious needs. The overall evidence in the literature regarding pregnancy screening for chromosomal disorders highlight the role of choice in the decision-making process. Introduction Genomic medicine advancement has led to an important change in the types of genetic testing available for pregnant mothers, such as non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). For this guidance article, this method will be of …
Pursuing a Career in Health Psychology or Clinical Psychology
Health Psychologist Health psychologists apply their understanding of health and psychology to support people to deal with the psychological and emotional components of health and illness. They support people who are dealing with a number of illnesses, whether it is a chronic illness or cancer diagnosis. They help promote healthy lifestyles and motivate individuals to stop smoking (smoking cessation) or lose weight. When offering 1:1 support, health psychologists look at several factors. These include environmental, psychological, socio-economic as well as physical health factors in order to develop an intervention for the individual. Despite the fact that health psychology is a sub-specialty field of clinical psychology, it has grown in recent years. Generally speaking, health psychologists work with adults, children and older adults. This is similar to clinical psychologists, both professionals may work within multi-disciplinary teams (nurses, doctors, dieticians, surgeons etc). Interestingly, you can also find health psychologists working in a community health setting, hospitals, university research teams and public health settings. Health psychologists can sometimes work independently with other healthcare organisations for consultation. They partake …
Adult Autism Diagnosis in the UK
I’ve grown up and ‘functioned’ in society just about right until my late teens when I realise there’s something that’s not quite right. Growing up, I was often labelled as clumsy and forgetful. I couldn’t keep friendships going past certain age. There was only one friend with whom I’ve remained in contact even after moving around. I saw morals/choices as black and white, right and wrong. There was no grey area. I did my fair bit of research, and still couldn’t quite figure out what was missing. One day, I came across Simon Baron-Cohen’s research in Autism and realised I might be on the spectrum. I visited my GP and told them that I’d like to be referred for an assessment. Unfortunately, they dismissed my concerns, told me I might possibly be dyslexic and that ‘there’s no intervention for autism, so a diagnosis for adults is useless’. Luckily, I had to relocate for a new job and when I found myself struggling again, I visited my GP. I’ve told them of my concerns and that …
Ethical considerations of mandatory pregnancy screening for chromosomal disorders: A Guidance
Background The purpose of this guidance is to present evidence surrounding ethical considerations regarding prenatal screening for chromosomal disorders; the pros and cons of making this procedure mandatory for expecting mothers, and the rules and regulations healthcare practitioners are advised to abide by. Pregnancy screening for chromosomal disorders could mean several things for different individuals, and this is important to consider in the application of healthcare systems. Knowledge of chromosomal disorder risk could result in dilemmas if pregnant women and couples’ choice is not in line with their cultural or religious needs. The overall evidence in the literature regarding pregnancy screening for chromosomal disorders highlight the role of choice in the decision-making process. Introduction Genomic medicine advancement has led to an important change in the types of genetic testing available for pregnant mothers, such as non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT). For this guidance article, this method will be of main focus. The National Screening Committee (NSC) has advised that every pregnant woman is offered to undergo screening for chromosomal abnormality; Down’s Syndrome (DS). According to …
