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Genetic counseling access for parents of newborns who screen positive for cystic fibrosis: Consensus guidelines

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A risk associated with cystic fibrosis newborn screening (CFNBS) is parental misunderstanding of genetic information generated by the over 6600 positive screens reported annually in the United States. CFNBS algorithms… Click to show full abstract

A risk associated with cystic fibrosis newborn screening (CFNBS) is parental misunderstanding of genetic information generated by the over 6600 positive screens reported annually in the United States. CFNBS algorithms incorporating DNA analysis can generate genetic information that requires clinical interpretation and has significance for the newborn, parents, and other relatives. Engagement between CF care centers and trained genetic counseling providers, such as licensed and/or certified genetic counselors (GCs), is variable and limited in providing information to CFNBS positive (CFNBS+) families.

Keywords: counseling access; cystic fibrosis; access parents; genetic counseling; parents newborns

Journal Title: Pediatric Pulmonology
Year Published: 2021

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