Establishes a central registry for sickle cell trait diagnoses and provides for informational outreach and genetic counseling.
The bill establishes a central registry for newborn patients diagnosed with sickle cell trait in New Jersey. It requires the Commissioner of Health to create this registry and provide information about counseling, intervention, and educational services to patients and their parents. The registry will be used for statistical purposes and to assist in follow-up counseling and educational services.
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