Guidelines and Policies on Genetic Testing in Children and Families

Abstract

The purpose of this chapter is to gain insight into the existing research, guidelines, and policies that influence the use of genetic and genomic testing in children and their families. To accomplish this, this chapter will present a review of existing position statements and practice guidelines, federal and state support and legislation, research on pediatric genetic testing, and committee and task force recommendations on genetic testing. The roles of federal agencies that influence policy perspectives, including the regulatory oversight of laboratories conducting genetic testing, will be explored. Case-based scenarios are included to highlight impending challenges posed by genomic technology as it relates to testing during childhood. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)