PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - R. J. Benzie
TI  - Antenatal genetic diagnosis: current status and future prospects
DP  - 1979 Mar 17
TA  - Canadian Medical Association Journal
PG  - 685--692
VI  - 120
IP  - 6
4099  - http://www.cmaj.ca/content/120/6/685.short
4100  - http://www.cmaj.ca/content/120/6/685.full
SO  - CMAJ1979 Mar 17; 120
AB  - The current status of antenatal genetic diagnosis is reviewed and the limitations of present techniques are discussed. It is suggested that multidisciplinary clinics are the most efficient means of providing this aspect of health care. Advances in cell culture techniques, in ultrasonography and in fetoscopy will extend the services available, and the impact of this will be felt by the community. Education of the medical profession and the public in this area is necessary so that informed decision-making can take place.