What does choice really mean? Prenatal testing, disability, and special education without illusions.
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inviting me to participate in the " New Technologies, New Challenges: Women and Prenatal Testing in the 21 st Century " symposium. I am grateful to Nanette R. Elster, Jennifer Simokaitis and Dr. Eugene Pergament for comments on earlier drafts. This Article does not reflect the opinions or policies of DePaul University College of Law or any clients of Children's Law Group, LLC. All errors and opinions are mine.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Health matrix
دوره 23 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013