[Machine Translation] The "new prenatal diagnosis" to examine chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus from the blood of pregnant women began in Japan in April 2001. In addition, by examining the genes, it is now possible to determine the diseases that are likely to occur in the future and the probability of developing them. Such advances in medical technology are basically desirable. However, as the latest technology has entered the realm of life-threatening diseases, patients and their families have been forced to make major choices. As a result, more and more people are wondering whether they made the right decision. What should we think about this? Have advances in medical science left mental care and ethics behind? This article discusses the current situation and issues from the standpoint of a psychiatrist.