Hi Everyone, I remember seeing a tv program recently on heelpricks saying that the cards were kept in storage for 7 years. In this program the the police obtained the DNA from one child's heelprick to be used in the successful identification of the sexual abuser of the child who happened to be a member of the family. I can't remember how it was done. That seems to be another way that the information from heelpricks can be used. I wonder if parents are even vaguely aware? Do we need to be more aware, afterall, surely parents need to be informed about how else the heel prick test can be used before giving consent. Who knows how else the blood could be used especially if it were to become compulsory? kathy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Julie Garratt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2003 9:35 AM 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 (: > > > >. > > >> >> > > > > > <. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
