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- Page navigation anchor for Social and ethical implications of NIPTSocial and ethical implications of NIPTI read with interest your editorial by Rafi et al about NIPT (non-invasive prenatal testing). The authors rightly mentioned the need for training health care professionals about this test so appropriate counselling can be offered. Yet the language used in this article demonstrates a bias common within healthcare professionals.The word 'DS risk' is commonly used while discussing Down syndrome. It was used three times in this article and ‘risk’ was continuously used in this context throughout the article.Sensitve use of language is the first step in offering a balanced viewpoint. The use of word 'chance' rather than 'risk ' would be the more neutral. Until these small steps are taken, any hope of fair approach to this 'informed choice' will remain just an idea. 'Tell it right, start it right' is a good initiative in this regard and helps in training midwives deal sensitively with this issue at a very stressful time.1,2As we have embarked on this journey of offering NIPT on NHS the true impact will take a few years to be clear. Until then we owe it to our patients to ensure informed choices are made by offering fair and balanced viewpoint,References1. Down Syndrome Association. Tell it right, Start it right. 2016. www.downs-syndrome.org.u...Show MoreCompeting Interests: I have a daughter with Down syndrome.