Chapter 7. The Challenge of Family History and Adoption
Published Online: 19 MAR 2002
DOI: 10.1002/0471223913.ch7
Copyright © 1999 by Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Book Title
The Practical Guide to the Genetic Family History
Additional Information
How to Cite
Bennett, R. L. (2002) The Challenge of Family History and Adoption, in The Practical Guide to the Genetic Family History, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, USA. doi: 10.1002/0471223913.ch7
Publication History
- Published Online: 19 MAR 2002
- Published Print: 7 APR 1999
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780471251545
Online ISBN: 9780471223917
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- adoption;
- adoption and genetic testing
Summary
The American Society of Human Genetics asserts “every person should have the right to gain access to his or her medical record, including genetic data.” This chapter reviews information about what types of information should be included in the family history of a child being placed for adoption. Information is also provided about obtaining information from a closed adoption. A sample family history form is included in Appendix A.4.