Question

Newborn screening has been controversial, particularly in the case of holding the blood samples for research purposes. Take a stance on newborn screening and explain your stance,Some things you may consider as you discuss this topic:

If a parent asked you whether they should allow their child to be screened, what would you say, and why? What kind of research is being done with newborn blood samples and what is its value to public health? Should researchers be allowed indefinite access to the newborn blood samples? Why or why not, and does the type of research make a difference in your response? What factors do you think are most important to consider with this question of using newborn blood samples for research purposes?

Answer 1

New born screening is a test to find some harmful or potentially fatal disorders..but these conditions are very rare,it best early diagnosis and proper treatment can find life time impairment and health development..

There are various test available with advanced technology... residual newborn screening dried blood samples (DBS) can be used for forensic purpose, biomedical research not related to newborn screening,newborn screening program sample make quality assurance than research activities..research will need collaboration between states and federal government by federal legislation and funding..

Newborn screening research will prevent premature illness and deaths per year.NSP can not be successful with out public support..newborn screening program can help identify genetic, metabolic, hematologic,infectious or auditory disorders..obtaining informed consent from the parents should be done with education process..this is the public health success story of this decade..because we can prevent future disorder and abnormalities..