Fundamentals of Midwifery: A Textbook for Students by Louise Lewis

Author:Louise Lewis [Lewis, Louise]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781118528020
Amazon: 1118528026
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 2015-03-01T16:00:00+00:00

Throughout the UK the blood spot test is used to screen for PKU, cystic fibrosis and hypothy- roidism with some areas adding tests for MCADD, unusual haemoglobins (e.g. sickle cell) and galactosaemia (Wylie 2010). The purpose of the universal screening by this means is to detect disease as early as possible and therefore gain early referral and treatment which improves the outcome for the affected baby. Informed parental consent is essential and the blood sample must be taken safely and according to the protocol or there will be a requirement to repeat the sample causing both baby and parents unnecessary distress. The UK Newborn Screening Centre (2012) has published clear and detailed guidelines for professionals and information for parents and families (Activity 9.1).

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