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SMJ // Article

Perspectives

The Inaccuracy of Accuracy

Authors: Anthony C. Breu, MD

Abstract

When Sharon and I learned that she was pregnant with our first child, everything was new and exciting. With this development came our first real experiences as a patient and as a patient’s spouse, and with that, came the testing, including first-trimester screening for trisomy 21 (Down syndrome). Sharon had the tests done, went back to work, and then home. A few days later, during a busy clinic session, she missed a call from her obstetrician’s office. and exciting.

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