H.J. Liebeshuetz
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It is surprising that in the discussion on abortion law reform paediatricians have so far taken only a small part. Yet their work will be profoundly influenced by the change in moral attitudes which is behind the pressure to alter these laws. If it becomes generally accepted that any foetus that has, say, a 20% chance of being abnormal is killed, it may become difficult to defend the preserving of life in very premature babies, where the risk of abnormality is similar. . .
Liebeshutetz HJ. (Correspondence) Abortion law reform. Br Med J. 1966 May 28; 1(5499): 1359