What is mendicancy?
The term ‘mendicancy’ originally referred to the behavior of birds laying their eggs in the nests of other birds, but is sometimes used in a figurative sense in humans. In particular, in the context of human relationships, it can refer to a woman who falsely acknowledges her own children as those of another man. This represents a situation where a father raises a child without knowing that the child is not his.
Mendicancy and social and ethical issues
Mendacity is a highly emotional subject and involves a number of social and ethical issues. Careful handling is required when dealing with these issues, as they do not merely undermine trust between partners, but can have a significant impact on the family as a whole.
How to prevent mendacity: the importance of prenatal paternity testing (NIPPT).
One preventive measure against mendacity is prenatal paternity testing (NIPPT).This non-invasive test allows DNA to be analyzed during pregnancy to confirm the genetic link between the father and the child. By carrying out NIPPT, the risk of mendacity is eliminated at an early stage and the father is better prepared to receive his child with peace of mind.
Hiro Clinic’s DNA Prenatal Paternity Testing
Hiro Clinic’s DNA Prenatal Paternity Testing (NIPPT) is available at the industry’s lowest price at Hiro Clinic’s directly managed locations nationwide. Testing can be done from the 6th week of pregnancy onward, and the process is completed in a single visit, minimizing inconvenience. If a retest is necessary, it will be conducted free of charge, so you can rest assured. Additionally, tests are conducted at the Tokyo Sanitary Laboratory, which has over 50,000 cases of prenatal testing experience, ensuring reliable results. However, both partners are required to visit the clinic to ensure the most accurate test results. For more information, please check here and make your reservation or inquiry.
略歴
- 1996年 慶應義塾大学医学部 卒業
- 2004年 慶應義塾大学 医学博士号 取得
- 2005年 慶應義塾大学 皮膚科学教室 助手
- 2008年 ヒロ皮フ形成クリニック 開業
- 2009年 医療法人社団福美会 理事長
- 2015年 医療法人社団福美会 理事
資格・所属
- CAPラボディレクター
- 日本皮膚科学会 皮膚科専門医
- 日本医師会 産業医
- 東京衛生検査所 指導監督医
この記事は、 ヒロクリニックNIPPTの編集・監修体制 にもとづき、資格を持つ医師が内容を確認しています。
堤 修一 (つつみ しゅういち)
医師・医学博士 / ヒロクリニック博多駅前院 院長
略歴
- 1993年 東京大学医学部医学科 卒業
- 2016〜2019年 東京大学先端科学技術研究センター 准教授
発信・関連リンク
この記事は、 ヒロクリニックNIPPTの編集・監修体制 にもとづき、資格を持つ医師が内容を確認しています。
参考文献
- Bellis MA, Hughes K, Hughes S, Ashton JR. Measuring paternal discrepancy and its public health consequences. J Epidemiol Community Health. 2005 Sep;59(9):749-54.
- Anderson KG. How well does paternal confidence predict actual paternity? A paternal discrepancy reviews. Current Anthropology. 2006 Jun;47(3):513-20.
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Dr. Hiroshi Oka
Graduated from Keio University, Faculty of Medicine
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