To Screen or Not To Screen

This resource is linked to objects in A History of Pathology in 50 objects. It contains two scenarios that highlight the importance of the screening programme.

Description

Why do we bother with neonatal screening? Is it important to screen for inherited diseases? Can a change in lifestyle mean that a child will live healthier and longer?

Target audience 

GCSE students.

Type of activity

Discussion.

Pathology link

This activity focuses on clinical biochemistry, genetics, haematology, clinical embryology, and histocompatibility and immunogenetics.