The problem is that DNA can be collected from just about anything, and perhaps using the blood from the heel prick test is a quicker (cheaper) way. Do we know if they had to seek permission from his mother to use this method of collection? A girlfriend's daughter was one of those 'one in a million' that had an unactive thyroid condition, picked up by Guthries, to me its more important than a possible DNA source.
Cheers Megan. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Julie Garratt Sent: Sunday, 26 October 2003 9:05 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Compulsory heelpricks for newborns plea - MJA Hi all, My understanding is that the body of Jayden Leskey was identified using the DNA from his heel prick test. Apparently the police can have access to the information in exceptional cases. Makes you wonder about how else this information could be used in the future doesn't it! CHEERS, Julie Garratt (: -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Marilyn Kleidon Sent: Sunday, 26 October 2003 11:24 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Compulsory heelpricks for newborns plea - MJA You know I've heard or read that somewhere to...maybe on this list!??? Does anyone know if it is true, don't want to start any urban legends. marilyn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Christina & Damien" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2003 3:09 AM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Compulsory heelpricks for newborns plea - MJA > A couple in an Antenatal class today said that they had read of plans that > the hospitals will be keeping the heelprick DNA information for a government > database of all newborn babies. Apparently the DNA info will be kept > indefinitely. Has anyone heard anything about this? > Christina > -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
