Antenatal diagnosis. A new dimension in genetic counseling

P. G. McDonough

doi:10.1080/00325481.1978.11714762

Antenatal diagnosis. A new dimension in genetic counseling

P. G. McDonough

Physiology

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The development of techniques for chromosomal and biochemical monitoring of amniotic fluid has added a new dimension to genetic counseling. Since parents at risk of having a genetically abnormal child can now elect antenatal diagnosis, advising them about risk factors has become a routine part of primary care.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	161-164
Number of pages	4
Journal	Postgraduate medicine
Volume	63
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/00325481.1978.11714762
State	Published - Jan 1 1978

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