Disappearing Down Syndrome, Genetic Counseling, and Textbooks

Last week, several people sent me a perspective piece by bioethicist Art Caplan published in PLOS Biology, "Chloe�s Law: A Powerful Legislative Movement Challenging a Core Ethical Norm of Genetic Testing." The concise and compelling article considers legislation to mandate that genetic counselors talk to their patients more about positive aspects of having a child with trisomy 21 Down syndrome.