Recent additions to genetic screening programs include DNA testing to identify carriers of certain disorders, presymptomatic detection of certain disorders, newborn screening for hemoglobinopathies, and maternal serum alpha fetoprotein screening during pregnancy. Purposes and limitations of each of these new screening programs are discussed. Responsibilities of nurse practitioners for educating clients about genetic screening tests is emphasized.
Journal article
Screening for genetic disorders
Journal of Pediatric Healthcare, Vol.3(3), pp.115-121
05/1989
DOI: 10.1016/0891-5245(89)90060-6
PMID: 2470890
Abstract
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- Title: Subtitle
- Screening for genetic disorders
- Creators
- Janet K. Williams - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of Pediatric Healthcare, Vol.3(3), pp.115-121
- DOI
- 10.1016/0891-5245(89)90060-6
- PMID
- 2470890
- ISSN
- 0891-5245
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 05/1989
- Academic Unit
- Nursing
- Record Identifier
- 9983557666502771
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