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                                                 HOW TO GIVE THE DIAGNOSIS OF DOWN SYNDROME TO PARENTS


The American Journal of Medical Genetics,  reviewed the evidence in how to deliver a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome and made nine recommendations for physicians based on the results, among which showed that expectant couples:

• Prefer to receive a diagnosis from physician.
• Prefer to receive the diagnosis as soon as possible following definitive prenatal testing and in the company of their partner.
• Wish to receive the results of their definitive testing in person or at a pre-established time by phone.
• Want to be provided with accurate information about Down syndrome and medical conditions associated with the disorder.
• Value being given the opportunity to reach out to parents of children with Down syndrome.

In Pediatrics, the evidence of how to deliver a postnatal diagnosis and recommendations for how parents should receive a postnatal diagnosis, including:

• Obstetricians and pediatricians should be the persons to deliver the news, jointly, to new parents.
• The diagnosis should take place in a private setting as soon as a physician suspects a diagnosis of Down syndrome.
• Both parents should be informed together, if possible.
• Conversations should start with positive words, avoid language that conveys pity or sorrow, and not involve unsolicited personal opinions.
• Accurate, up-to-date information should be communicated, and information offered for local support groups and community resources

If physicians can implement a few simple measures such as these, hopefully all mothers will be able to say what one parent once wrote me, “Although the news was certainly difficult to hear at first, my doctor gave me the news in such a kind and sensitive manner.”