surveillance and research without their knowledge or consent
Genetic privacy, parent consent and individual self-determination rights are at
stake with the U.S. Senate’s recent passage of S. 1858, the ‘Newborn Screening
Saves Lives Act of 2007.’ This paper outlines five key issues of concern.
<strong>Overview</strong>
If enacted, S.1858 will nationalize the
genetic testing of all newborn children—and
indirectly their families. The bill and its U.S.
House companion bill, H.R. 3825, will:
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