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Genetic Testing of Children in the Adoption Process

10.9.2018

The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) supports collecting available health information (including medical, genetic, and family history) for children entering the adoption process.

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Human Cloning By Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer (SCNT) For Reproductive or Therapeutic Purposes

4.23.2018

Cloning by somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) involves replacing the nucleus of an egg cell with the nucleus of a somatic cell from a donor, to create a zygote with the same nuclear DNA as the donor.

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Reproductive Healthcare

4.12.2018

NSGC supports the ability of genetic counselors to communicate accurate, unbiased information about the complete range of reproductive options.

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Genetic Testing of Minors for Adult-Onset Conditions

4.12.2018

The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) encourages deferring predictive genetic testing of minors for adult-onset conditions when results will not impact childhood medical management or significantly benefit the child.

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Workplace Wellness Programs

9.13.2017

The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) believes that any request for genetic information from a workplace wellness program must be predicated on an evidence base that demonstrates improved health outcomes. Genetic information should be defined in accordance with GINA to include family health history and genetic test results of individuals and family members. 

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