The ethical dilemma is a struggle between patient autonomy on one hand and, on the other hand, the principles of beneficence (action that benefits another) and nonmaleficence (inflict no harm).

Many will find the concept grotesque or appalling. And for good reason,” wrote three Stanford scientists in a provocative ...

As an example, CF carrier testing can identify ... For couples in this situation, the ethical dilemma involves the decision to continue or to end a pregnancy without having knowledge of the ...