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===Societal pressures=== Amniocentesis has become the standard of care for prenatal care visits for women who are "at risk" or over a certain age. The wide use of amniocentesis has been defined as consumeristic.<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors = Henn W | title = Consumerism in prenatal diagnosis: a challenge for ethical guidelines | journal = Journal of Medical Ethics | volume = 26 | issue = 6 | pages = 444β6 | date = December 2000 | pmid = 11129845 | pmc = 1733311 | doi = 10.1136/jme.26.6.444}}</ref> and some argue that this can be in conflict with the right to privacy,<ref>Botkin JR. Fetal privacy and confidentiality. Hastings Cent Rep. 1995 SepβOct;25(5):32β9</ref> Most obstetricians (depending on the country) offer patients the AFP [[triple test]], HIV test, and ultrasounds routinely. However, almost all women meet with a [[genetic counselor]] before deciding whether to have prenatal diagnosis. It is the role of the genetic counselor to accurately inform women of the risks and benefits of prenatal diagnosis. Genetic counselors are trained to be non-directive and to support the patient's decision. Some doctors do advise women to have certain prenatal tests and the patient's partner may also influence the woman's decision.{{citation needed|date=February 2022}}
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