Considering Pediatric Genetic Testing

In 2015, ASHG issued a position statement on ethical, legal, and psychosocial implications of genetic testing in children and adolescents. Published in The American Journal of Human Genetics, the statement aims to guide approaches to genetic testing for children in the research and clinical contexts.

Related:

• Infographics: Pediatric Genetic Testing (March 2016)
• Points to Consider: Ethical, Legal, and Psychosocial Implications of Genetic Testing in Children and Adolescents (July 2015)
• Press Release: ASHG Issues Position Statement on Genetic Testing in Children and Adolescents (July 2015)