UK guidelines promise boost in genetics cascade screening (and early treatments)
This article was originally published in Scrip
Executive Summary
Genetic testing guidelines published yesterday in the UK may significantly increase the use of genetic 'cascade' screening for familial predispositions. The guidelines address some of the obstacles to the extended use of genetic screening within families and conclude that, with appropriate safeguards, more genetic cascading will provide an overall cost-benefit to the UK’s health provider, the National Health Service.