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Aug 2006

Adding Burden to Burden: Cosmetic Surgery for Children with Down Syndrome

Ann K. Suzedelis, PhD
A bioethicist argues that children with Down syndrome should not be subjected to cosmetic surgery to change their appearance unless they are at the age and have the capacity to make the decision for themselves.
Virtual Mentor. 2006;8(8):538-540. doi: 10.1001/virtualmentor.2006.8.8.oped1-0608.
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