European regulatory issues related to quality in provision of genetic service

Abstract

Regulation on the quality of health care services in general and clinical genetic testing in Europe is carried out at national level. • The Additional Protocol on genetic testing to the Biomedicine Convention contains provisions to guarantee the quality of genetic services in Member States of the Council of Europe • While respecting the wide variety of different systems, the European Union wants its Member States to define clear quality and safety standards for health care provided on their territory