Parental request for familial carrier testing in early childhood: The genetic counseling perspective

This study suggests genetic counselors are resistant to carrier testing for familial disorders in young children and tend to align with current guidelines, yet they recognize nuance in various cases. Further investigation into this topic is warranted to support genetic counselors facing these requests as the ethics of pediatric carrier testing continues to be debated.PMID:37994684 | DOI:10.1111/cge.14458
Source: Clinical Genetics - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Source Type: research