Genetic Testing and Adoption: Important Considerations for Adoptees

This course discusses the conclusions reached during the “Genomics & Adoption Symposium,” a consensus project on best practices and appropriate uses of genetic testing for adopted persons. Bringing together leading scholars in genetics, bioethics, adoption psychology, and representative stakeholders, the Symposium’s working groups grappled with the appropriate timing of genetic tests, informed consent and genetic counseling, optimal gene panels, the role of ancestry testing and relative matching in adoptees’ identity and well-being, and key social, legal, and economic obstacles to genetic screening for adoptees. This course presents the consensus reached, on the following: 1) Informed Consent, Return of Results, and Genetic Counseling; 2) Needs and Capabilities; 3) Ancestry Testing, Relative Matching, and Privacy, and 4) Economic and Social Obstacles.

Thomas May, PhD – Floyd and Judy Rogers Endowed Professor, Washington State University Vancouver, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine

Course length: 60 minutes

After attending this course, professionals will be able to:
• Identify key areas of debate concerning the use of genetic testing for adopted persons.
• Explain the key concerns underlying debate concerning the use of genetic testing for adopted persons.
• Summarize the consensus best practices for the use of genetic testing for adopted persons.

Course level: Beginning, Intermediate
Credit type: Ethics CE

Cost to register: $15
If you are a NCFA member, look for your discount code in the membership portal.