Disclosure of Misattributed Paternity.

Creator(s)

Moshe Y. Prero
Meghan Strenk, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
Jeremy R. Garrett, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
Ann Kessler
Jonathan M. Fanaroff
John Lantos, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-2019

Identifier

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2018-3899

Abstract

One of the most common dilemmas faced by physicians and genetic counselors is the discovery of misattributed paternity. In this article, we present a case in which misattributed paternity was discovered as an incidental finding. Experts analyze the competing moral obligations that might dictate disclosure or nondisclosure.

Journal Title

Pediatrics

Volume

143

Issue

6

MeSH Keywords

Claudin-1; Female; Genetic Counseling; Genetic Testing; Humans; Incidental Findings; Infant, Newborn; Male; Paternity; Truth Disclosure; Young Adult

Keywords

Genetic Counseling; Genetic Testing; Incidental Findings; Paternity; Truth Disclosure

Recommended Citation

Prero MY, Strenk M, Garrett J, Kessler A, Fanaroff JM, Lantos JD. Disclosure of Misattributed Paternity. Pediatrics. 2019;143(6):e20183899. doi:10.1542/peds.2018-3899