Abstract
The genetic testing and genetic screening of children are commonplace. Decisions about whether to offer genetic testing and screening should be driven by the best interest of the child. The growing literature on the psychosocial and clinical effects of such testing and screening can help inform best practices. This technical report provides ethical justification and empirical data in support of the proposed policy recommendations regarding such practices in a myriad of settings.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 234-245 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Genetics in Medicine |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Mar 2013 |
Keywords
- Carrier identification
- Disclosure
- Genetic screening
- Genetic testing
- Newborn screening
- predictive testing
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Genetics(clinical)
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Ross, L. F., Saal, H. M., David, K. L., & Anderson, R. R. (2013). Technical report: Ethical and policy issues in genetic testing and screening of children. Genetics in Medicine, 15(3), 234-245. https://doi.org/10.1038/gim.2012.176