In reply: Watt seems to wish to return to the days of no prenatal testing; we believe today’s women reject this paternalistic view. However, Watt is correct in saying our article is “adult-centred” — it is not self-evident that the fetus is a patient, nor is this view consistent with those of most liberal legal jurisdictions.
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