title: [The place of pediatricians in newborn screening].
abstract: Newborn screening was implemented in France 40 years ago, initiated by a small group of pediatricians and biologists. Pediatricians play a central role in this action, from the reflection on new prospects to the care of affected children. This article reviews all the steps in newborn screening where pediatricians play a role as well as recent and future changes.
authors.affiliation: Association française pour le dépistage et la prévention des handicaps de l'enfant (AFDPHE), 35, rue Cauchy, 75075 Paris, France. Electronic address: jacques.sarles@ap-hm.fr.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sarles
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D015997:Neonatal Screening; D010372:Pediatrics; D010819:Physician's Role