Physicians should provide women considering abortion after Down syndrome screening with unbiased information and not attempt to influence their decision.
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The causes of many health behaviors are deeply rooted in our culture, and using a counseling model that assumes individual control and responsibility for these behaviors can cause patients to feel hectored instead of helped.