Genetics and adoption: Forming a partnership |
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Authors: | Kathleen J Delp Lisa A Kaepernick |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Pediatrics and Human Development, Michigan State University, B240 Life Sciences Building, 48824-1317 East Lansing, Michigan |
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Abstract: | Genetic issues are demanding more attention in the area of public health. Adoption agencies and policymakers are beginning to address these issues where they relate to the adoption process and to the many families involved in adoption in this country. Genetic counselors need to play an active role as both educators of and consultants for adoption professionals and the families with whom they work. To facilitate a partnership between genetics and adoption we have developed a workshop intended to educate adoption professionals about the lifelong implications of genetic conditions on the adoption triad. |
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Keywords: | genetics public health adoption triad |
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