Study: Parents likely to embrace predictive genetic testing for their children if offered
Monday, April 18, 2011 - 03:50
in Psychology & Sociology
Parents offered genetic testing to predict their risks of common, adult-onset health conditions say they would also test their children. That is the finding of a new study published in the May issue of Pediatrics (published online April 18). The study authors note these and other findings should put pediatricians on alert that parents may chose predictive genetic tests for themselves and for their children, and seek guidance from doctors about what to do with the information.