Disclosure of Misattributed Paternity

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 disc...

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Published inPediatrics (Evanston) Vol. 143; no. 6
Main Authors Prero, Moshe Y, Strenk, Meghan, Garrett, Jeremy, Kessler, Ann, Fanaroff, Jonathan M, Lantos, John D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.2019
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.2018-3899