Expanded Newborn Screening for Biochemical Disorders: The Effect of a False-Positive Result

2006219 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Elizabeth A. Gurian · Boston Children's Hospital

Judith J. Henry · Boston Children's Hospital

Abstract

False-positive screening results may affect parental stress and the parent-child relationship. Improved communication with parents regarding the need for repeat screening tests may reduce the negative impact of false-positive results.

Topics & Keywords

Metabolism and Genetic Disorders Genomics and Rare Diseases Diabetes and associated disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 117, Issue 6, pp. 1915-1921

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2005-2294

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