Fetal anomaly screening programme

The Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme (FASP) is a national antenatal screening programme, responsible for two screening pathways: Down's syndrome, Edwards' syndrome, Patau's syndrome and 11 physical conditions at the 18 –20 week scan. The core aim is to provide parents with information that supports their choices and values. In the last 19 years screening performances have improved significantly by defining a standardized approach, refining the tests offered, developing e-learning, supporting sonographers and lab oratories with a quality assurance programme (Down's syndrome screening Quality Assurance Support Service) and auditing screening performance through the National Congenital Anomaly and Rare Diseases Registration Service.

Source: Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Medicine - November 16, 2020 Category: OBGYN Authors: Siobhan Alt, Annette McHugh, Nadia Permalloo, Pranav Pandya Tags: Ethics/education Source Type: research