The regional genetic and newborn screening service collaboratives: The first two years

Newborn screening and genetic technologies are expanding and changing rapidly, increasing the demand for genetic specialty services. Because of the scarcity and geographic maldistribution of genetic specialty services, access to these services is a critical issue. This article discusses some of the...

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Veröffentlicht in:Mental retardation and developmental disabilities research reviews 2006, Vol.12 (4), p.288-292
Hauptverfasser: Puryear, Michele, Weissman, Gloria, Watson, Michael, Mann, Marie, Strickland, Bonnie, van Dyck, Peter C.
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Zusammenfassung:Newborn screening and genetic technologies are expanding and changing rapidly, increasing the demand for genetic specialty services. Because of the scarcity and geographic maldistribution of genetic specialty services, access to these services is a critical issue. This article discusses some of the efforts initiated by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau of the Health Resources and Services Administration, particularly the establishment of regional genetic and newborn screening collaboratives to improve access to these services and expertise. MRDD Research Reviews 2006;12:288–292. Published 2006 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
ISSN:1080-4013
1098-2779
DOI:10.1002/mrdd.20121