Blazing the Trail of Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening Expanded Use: Healthcare Providers' Perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Advancements in non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPS) could significantly alter prenatal screening by expanding the range of genetic conditions screened. This study aims to explore the perspectives of healthcare professionals (HCP) on the expanded use of NIPS and explore specifications for the inclusion of genetic conditions.

Method

Semi-structured interviews were conducted with Canadian HCPs who counsel pregnant individuals about NIPS. The findings were organized around the four ethical pillars of Kater-Kuiper's framework: proportionality (benefits and harms), aim of screening, justice, and societal aspects.

Results

Participants chose to assess the proportionality of NIPS using general terms to describe the additional conditions rather than discussing spec

SUBMITTER: Laforce TM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11790517 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature