title: Ethical and policy issues in pediatric genetics.
abstract: This article presents an overview to a special issue on ethical and policy issues in pediatric genetics. It discusses challenges to current practices and policies with regard to newborn screening, biobanking initiatives, and predictive genetic testing of minors.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA. lross@uchicago.edu
authors.forename: Lainie Friedman
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Ross
mesh_terms: D018070:Biological Specimen Banks; D026689:Ethical Analysis; D030342:Genetic Diseases, Inborn; D036281:Genetic Research; D005820:Genetic Testing; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007258:Informed Consent; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D010372:Pediatrics; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011640:Public Policy