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The World’s Canaries in the Eugenics Coal Mine

January 30, 2023 Global Bioethics Abby Wall

The World’s Canaries in the Eugenics Coal Mine: The Ethics Behind the Patterns Following Belgium and Denmark’s Acts of Legal Determination of the Privilege to Live and Die By Abigail Wall Table of Contents Abstract Aims and Background Framework Denmark Belgium Ethical Considerations Conclusion Abstract The recent results of Denmark’s 2004 policy to offer universal

Ethical Implications of Prenatal Screening for Down Syndrome

December 14, 2020 Brave New World Apara Sharma

History Repeating Itself : Is Prenatal Screening for Down Syndrome Ushering in 21st Century Eugenics? By Sami Sharp This research paper explores the ethical implications of prenatal screening for Down Syndrome. Through researching the growth of prenatal screening in healthcare services internationally I identified the key stakeholders involved including genetic counselors, parents, Down Syndrome and