Objective To identify the decision support needs of parents attempting to make an informed
health decision on behalf of a child. Context The first step towards implementing patient …

Fetal ultrasound screening has become routine practice in many western countries. During
the last decade, such screening has led to frequent situations characterised by clinical …

Objective To compare the antenatal detection rate of malformations in chromosomally
normal fetuses between a strategy of offering one routine ultrasound examination at 12 …

The implementation of innovative medical technologies can raise unprecedented ethical,
legal and social dilemmas. This is particularly so in the area of antenatal screening, which is …

Abstract Objectives Prenatal screening for Down syndrome has become standard practice in
many western countries. In the Netherlands, however, prenatal screening tests for …

Abstract Background Prenatal screening for Down's syndrome and other chromosomal
abnormalities is included in prenatal care programs in many countries. However, the …

Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of a decision aid for prenatal testing of fetal
abnormalities compared with a pamphlet in supporting women's decision making. Design A …

Objective To identify decisional needs of women, their partners and health professionals
regarding prenatal testing for Down syndrome through a systematic review. Methods Articles …

OBJECTIVE: To investigate women's expectations of routine ultrasound and experiences
when soft markers were discovered: what the disclosure meant, how it affected them, how …

Abstract Objectives Questions addressed are:(1) Does offering prenatal screening increase
anxiety?(2) Does receiving a negative screening result make women less anxious and does …