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Predictive genetic testing in young people: when is it appropriate?

R E Duncan1

  • 1Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Royal Children's Hospital, The Centre for the Study of Health and Society, Department of Public Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. rony.duncan@mcri.edu.au

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
|October 8, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Predictive genetic testing for adults is available for various conditions, even without preventive options. Current guidelines discourage this testing in children, but some experts disagree, highlighting a need for awareness of these arguments.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Genetics
  • Pediatric Ethics
  • Clinical Guidelines

Background:

  • Predictive genetic testing is accessible to adults for numerous conditions, irrespective of available prophylactic or therapeutic interventions.
  • International guidelines currently recommend against predictive genetic testing for children and adolescents.
  • A divergence exists, with several authors challenging the established guidelines regarding pediatric genetic testing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To inform clinicians about current international guidelines on predictive genetic testing in minors.
  • To present the arguments supporting predictive genetic testing in children and adolescents.
  • To address the lack of empirical evidence influencing these recommendations.

Main Methods:

  • Review of international guidelines on genetic testing in pediatric populations.
Keywords:
Genetics and Reproduction

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  • Analysis of scholarly arguments advocating for or against predictive genetic testing in minors.
  • Synthesis of current evidence and ethical considerations.

    • Main Results:

    • Guidelines exist that advise against predictive genetic testing in children and adolescents.
    • There are documented arguments challenging these guidelines.
    • Empirical evidence on the impact of such testing in minors is limited.

    Conclusions:

    • Clinicians must be aware of existing guidelines regarding predictive genetic testing in minors.
    • Awareness of the counterarguments supporting pediatric genetic testing is also crucial for informed practice.
    • The current discourse highlights a need for further research and ethical deliberation.