It's complicated: criteria for policy decisions for the clinical integration of genome‐scale sequencing for reproductive decision making

The integration of genome scale sequencing into clinical practice for reproductive decision making raises similar policy issues for carrier testing for cystic fibrosis and sickle cell anemia. In all cases, the importance of the information is based on personal values, rather than medical benefit. Policy decisions to fund such testing will depend on clinical research that demonstrates how to efectively and safely deliver that information in the context of a health system's resources.
Source: Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Tags: Invited Commentary Source Type: research