“History of Medical Ethics and Cultural Differences in the Ethical Domain with a Focus on Fetal Medicine – Part One”, Brhat, February 20, 2026
“Note: This article is based on a talk presented at the annual meeting of the Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons – AP and TS Chapter, held in Vishakhapatnam on February 1, 2026.
Antenatal diagnosis and management, commonly referred to as fetal medicine, is a rapidly evolving field within medicine. Since the 1950s, technological advancements have led to a remarkable study of fetal problems and treatment strategies. The fetus is now receiving various genetic therapies, surgical interventions, and other medical treatments for many conditions. However, alongside these advancements, numerous ethical and moral questions have arisen, reflecting the complexities of fetal medicine.
This essay will briefly examine some of the key issues. The first part discusses the evolution of ethics, while the second part explores cultural differences in understanding ethical and moral domains, using the issue of pregnancy termination as an example. The section on cultural differences draws on the remarkable work of Dr. S. N. Balagangadhara of Ghent University in Belgium…….”
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