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Paul de Bellefeuille<\/h4>\n\n\n
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[Translation] Dr. Beck makes an eloquent plea against eugenic abortion. It is based on the right of the infant suffering genetic malformation to continue to develop until birth. But all children, even the normal ones, have this right morally if not legally; I am surprised that Beck’s solicitude does not extend to these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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de Bellefeuille P. (Correspondence) Eugenic abortion: an ethical critique<\/a>. Can Med Assoc J. 1991;144(1):12. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Paul de Bellefeuille Extract[Translation] Dr. Beck makes an eloquent plea against eugenic abortion. It is based on the right of the infant suffering genetic malformation to continue to develop until birth. 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