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. 2010 Mar;9(1):71-4.
doi: 10.1007/s10689-009-9261-9. Epub 2009 Jun 24.

Predictive testing for pre-malignancy as a prelude to adoption? An English case

Robert Wheeler  1
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Predictive testing for pre-malignancy as a prelude to adoption? An English case

Robert Wheeler. Fam Cancer. 2010 Mar.

Abstract

Genetic testing as a preliminary to adoption has been discussed in the literature [BAAF/BSHG Statement on the use of DNA testing to determine racial background], together with the medical benefits derived from such testing ASHG/ACMG Statement [Am J Hum Genetics, 66: 761-767, 2000]. But specific cases that reach court are rare. Such a case was recently discussed on national radio [http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/science/ethicscommittee_s4_tr3.shtml], disclosing sufficient facts to allow analysis of the ethical and legal issues encountered. Furthermore, the outcome of the case, a court order to test the child in infancy, can be reviewed in the light of the current law, together with the geneticist's response to this order.

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