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Published on: February 23, 2011
Technical report: Ethical and policy issues in genetic testing and screening of children
Lainie Friedman Ross1, Laine Friedman Ross, Howard M Saal
1Department of Pediatrics, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, USA. lross@uchicago.edu
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.
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