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[Genetic screening in children].

M L Briard1

  • 1Centre national d'information sur les maladies génétiques, 102, rue Didot, 75014 Paris, France. briard@necker.fr

Archives De Pediatrie : Organe Officiel De La Societe Francaise De Pediatrie
|May 10, 2002
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Genetic testing for children should prioritize their well-being. Early genetic status identification can improve care, but parental desires must not override the child

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Genetics
  • Bioethics
  • Clinical Decision-Making

Context:

  • Genetic testing in children requires careful consideration of direct benefits.
  • The child's best interest must guide decisions, not parental anxiety or hope.
  • Early genetic information can impact medical management and psychological outcomes.

Purpose:

  • To establish ethical guidelines for prescribing genetic tests to children.
  • To differentiate between testing for childhood-onset diseases versus adult-onset conditions.
  • To emphasize the child's autonomy and future well-being in genetic testing decisions.

Summary:

  • Genetic testing for children is ethically justified only when it offers a direct benefit, such as early intervention for childhood diseases.

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  • Decisions must prioritize the child's welfare, protecting them from unnecessary medical surveillance or psychological distress.
  • Testing for adult-onset conditions or risks solely affecting future descendants is inappropriate for minors.

    • Impact:

    • Promotes responsible genetic testing practices in pediatric populations.
    • Ensures that genetic information is used to benefit the child directly.
    • Reduces potential harm from premature genetic knowledge and parental pressure.