Harvey and Gurvir's Law: Ontario Bill for Quality Prenatal Information about Down Syndrome: Terminology, Feasibility, and Ethical Issues

J Law Med Ethics. 2023;51(3):651-657. doi: 10.1017/jme.2023.110. Epub 2023 Dec 13.

Abstract

Harvey and Gurvir's Law is a bill proposed to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario (Canada) to reduce stigma and bias associated with Down syndrome, by developing and disseminating quality information about Down syndrome in the context of prenatal testing.

Keywords: Counseling; Disability Rights; Down Syndrome; Informed Choice; Prenatal Testing.

MeSH terms

  • Down Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ontario
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis*
  • Social Stigma