A Commentary on the NIH Consensus Development Statement ‘Genetic Testing for Cystic Fibrosis’
- 1 May 1998
- journal article
- editorial
- Published by S. Karger AG in Public Health Genomics
- Vol. 1 (1) , 53-56
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000016136
Abstract
A NIH Consensus Development Statement recommends implementation of a cystic fibrosis carrier screening in the general pregnant and pre-pregnant population. This suggestion is discussed in the light of missing or insufficient data about the reasons for high uptake rates in pilot projects, psychological and social risks, and optimal educational and counselling settings. It is concluded that the recommendation is not defendable and, at best, premature.Keywords
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