§ 124990 Hereditary Disorders Screening Programs

• •This law is about health programs that check for diseases passed down in families.
• •These programs can test babies, kids, and adults to find these diseases early.
• •They also include talking to families about what the test results mean.

A pregnant woman goes to the doctor for a check-up.

The doctor might offer tests to see if the baby could have a disease that runs in the family. If the test finds something, the doctor will explain what it means and what can be done.