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Is termination in cases of down syndrome considered an acceptable reason for a therapeutic abortion?

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No: This would be considered by most an elective procedure. Abortion for a mother with kidney failure who would likely die if it were not done would be considered by most therapeutic.

Dr Levey agreed

Answered 5/10/2013

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