A Qualitative Study on Parental Experiences with Genetic Counseling After a Positive Newborn Screen for Recently Added Conditions on the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP).

ABSTRACT: The goal of newborn screening (NBS) has remained the same despite its significant expansion from its inception as a public health initiative. This goal is to identify infants that are at risk for a set list of conditions and to implement a care plan to prevent, delay, or mitigate adverse health outcomes for those affected. The role of genetic counselors (GCs) in the NBS space is currently evolving, and there is limited research on parental experiences with genetic counseling for more recently added conditions on a list approved by the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services called the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP). This qualitative study interviewed parents who have spoken to a genetic counselor after their child was diagnosed with one of three following conditions in the

SUBMITTER: Hricovec M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12641915 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature